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H 644

An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Donnie Berthiaume and 2 co-sponsors

H 644 - An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy OverviewBill Number: H 644 Title: An Act updating the administration of medication

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 644

H 644 - An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy

Overview

Bill Number: H 644
Title: An Act updating the administration of medications in schools statute to include epilepsy
Status: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to update the existing statute on the administration of medications in schools to explicitly include provisions for the management of epilepsy. The legislation aims to ensure that students with epilepsy have access to the necessary care and support they need while attending school.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the current law on administering medications in schools to cover the management of epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Requires all public and private schools to develop and implement policies and procedures for the safe administration of seizure medications, including emergency medications
  • Mandates that schools maintain a supply of emergency seizure medications and allow trained school personnel to administer them to students experiencing seizures
  • Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for seizure action plans and staff training on seizure recognition and response
  • Establishes that parents/guardians must provide the school with a student's seizure action plan and any necessary seizure medications

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Students with epilepsy or seizure disorders attending public and private schools will benefit from the increased access to necessary medications and care
  • School nurses, administrators, and other designated staff will receive training and be authorized to administer seizure medications, improving student safety
  • Parents/guardians of students with epilepsy will have the assurance that their child's school is prepared to respond to seizure emergencies

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been reported favorably by the relevant committee and has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If it passes the committee review, the bill will then proceed to a full vote in the state legislature. If enacted, the new policies and procedures would need to be implemented by schools within a specified timeframe, likely 6-12 months, to ensure compliance.

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

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