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Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

USA119th CongressS-1024| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act" proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by authorizing a new grant program. This program aims to provide crucial support for students in schools who have epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The Secretary of Education would award competitive grants to states, which would then distribute subgrants to local educational agencies to implement these support programs. Local educational agencies receiving these subgrants would be required to use the funds to train school personnel on seizure awareness and preparedness , specifically covering individualized health care plans and individualized emergency health care plans for affected students. Permissive uses include training staff to administer seizure medications and educating students on seizure awareness. School nurses would coordinate care and ensure all staff, including those in after-school programs, receive training at least every two years, utilizing Department of Education-approved courses. Additionally, school bus drivers transporting students with epilepsy must receive specific information and training regarding the student's condition and emergency protocols. The bill recommends that individualized plans include detailed information such as physician orders, specific symptoms, and accommodations for school activities. It also provides good faith liability protection for school employees and authorizes an appropriation of $34,500,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5065
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2151
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5065
    Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2151
    Introduced in House

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2151: Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

USA119th CongressS-1024| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
The "Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act" proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by authorizing a new grant program. This program aims to provide crucial support for students in schools who have epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The Secretary of Education would award competitive grants to states, which would then distribute subgrants to local educational agencies to implement these support programs. Local educational agencies receiving these subgrants would be required to use the funds to train school personnel on seizure awareness and preparedness , specifically covering individualized health care plans and individualized emergency health care plans for affected students. Permissive uses include training staff to administer seizure medications and educating students on seizure awareness. School nurses would coordinate care and ensure all staff, including those in after-school programs, receive training at least every two years, utilizing Department of Education-approved courses. Additionally, school bus drivers transporting students with epilepsy must receive specific information and training regarding the student's condition and emergency protocols. The bill recommends that individualized plans include detailed information such as physician orders, specific symptoms, and accommodations for school activities. It also provides good faith liability protection for school employees and authorizes an appropriation of $34,500,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5065
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2151
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5065
    Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2151
    Introduced in House
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2151: Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted