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HD 2492

An Act allowing the administration of antiseizure medication on school busses

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Joe McKenna

Allows school bus staff to administer anti-seizure medications to students experiencing seizures during transportation, improving emergency response access for students with epilepsy.

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Bill Summary · HD 2492

Legislative bill overview

HD 2492 authorizes school bus personnel to administer anti-seizure medications to students during transportation. The bill establishes protocols allowing trained staff to provide these medications to students experiencing seizures while en route to or from school.

Why is this important

Students with epilepsy or seizure disorders need immediate medication access to prevent serious injury or death during seizures. Currently, the legal ambiguity around medication administration on buses may delay treatment or prevent trained staff from acting, potentially putting vulnerable students at risk during the vulnerable hours of bus transit.

Potential points of contention

  • Training and liability standards – The bill must clearly define what training bus personnel need, who is liable if administration goes wrong, and whether schools will bear legal responsibility for medication errors
  • Medical oversight concerns – Critics may question whether non-medical personnel can reliably identify seizures, select correct medications, and administer them properly without real-time physician guidance
  • Emergency responder coordination – The bill should clarify how bus staff actions coordinate with 911 responses and whether delayed emergency calls could occur while staff attempts medication administration
  • Equity and access – Implementation costs may vary by district, potentially creating disparities in whether well-funded versus under-resourced school systems can support this service

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

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