What does Preamble of Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendment would authorize a grant program. The grant program is intended to support students with epilepsy or a seizure disorder.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO HAVE EPILEPSY OR A of Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act do?

This section amends Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program to support students with epilepsy or a seizure disorder. The Secretary of Education will award grants to states, which will then award subgrants to local educational agencies. Subgrant funds must be used to train school personnel on seizure awareness and preparedness, including individualized health care plans and emergency plans. Permissive uses of subgrant funds include training on administering seizure medications, student education, and hiring dedicated compliance staff. Individualized health care plans and emergency plans should include information on physician orders, symptoms, exercise accommodations, and school trip considerations. The training required for school nurses must occur at least every two years and be provided by approved organizations. School bus drivers transporting students with epilepsy or seizure disorders must receive specific training and information. Grant and subgrant funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing federal or state funding.

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Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Donald Norcross (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to support students with epilepsy or seizure disorders.
Grant funds will be distributed to states and then to local educational agencies to train school personnel on seizure awareness, preparedness, and individualized health care plans.
The bill requires specific training for school nurses (every two years) and school bus drivers transporting students with epilepsy or seizure disorders.

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