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HF 102

A bill for an act relating to school personnel training, emergency care planning, authorizations for assisting, and limitations of liability concerning students with epilepsy or a seizure disorder.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bubba Sorensen

Iowa bill requires schools to train staff on seizure response, create emergency plans for seizing students, and shield staff from liability when providing seizure assistance.

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Bill Summary · HF 102

Legislative bill overview

HF 102 requires Iowa schools to train personnel in recognizing and responding to seizures in students with epilepsy or seizure disorders, establish emergency care plans for affected students, and grants liability protections to school staff who provide seizure-related assistance in good faith. The bill was withdrawn on April 10, 2025, but was renumbered as HF 835 during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Students with epilepsy face serious health risks in school settings, and rapid, appropriate response to seizures can prevent injury or death. Currently, school staff may lack training or fear legal liability when assisting seizing students, potentially delaying critical care. Clear protocols and liability protections would ensure consistent, confident emergency response across Iowa schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Training costs and implementation burden: Schools must develop training programs and emergency plans, requiring staff time and potential costs; smaller districts may struggle with resource allocation
  • Scope of "assistance" and liability limits: Defining what assistance qualifies for liability protection and whether protections are sufficiently broad to encourage staff intervention without being too permissive
  • Medical vs. educational role: Questions about whether schools should be expected to provide seizure management traditionally considered medical care, and whether this creates precedent for other health conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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