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HB 1045

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 23 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill requires expanded seizure recognition and first aid training in schools to improve emergency response preparedness for students and staff experiencing seizures.

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Bill Summary · HB 1045

Legislative bill overview

HB 1045 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to expand requirements for seizure recognition and first aid training in schools. The bill strengthens provisions within the school health services framework to ensure better preparedness for seizure-related medical emergencies among school staff and potentially students.

Why is this important

Seizure disorders affect approximately 1 in 26 people, and schools serve as critical environments where seizures may occur. Proper recognition and immediate first aid response—particularly knowing when to call emergency services and how to position a person safely—can prevent serious injury or death. Enhanced training standards create more consistent, standardized responses across Pennsylvania schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation costs: Schools must budget for staff training programs, materials, and potential ongoing education requirements without specified state funding mechanisms
  • Training specificity and oversight: Unclear whether the bill mandates specific training curricula, certification levels, or which school personnel must complete training (teachers, coaches, office staff, all employees)
  • Liability and legal framework: Questions about whether schools/staff face increased liability if trained personnel fail to respond appropriately, or conversely, liability protections for good-faith emergency responses

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

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