SB 1036: Seizure rescue meds.; administration by certain school employees, possession by certain students.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Seizure rescue medications; administration by certain school employees; possession by certain students. Permits a prescriber to authorize an employee of (i) a school board, (ii) a school for students with disabilities, (iii) an accredited private school, (iv) a local governing body, or (v) a local health department who is trained in the administration of seizure rescue medications for the treatment of seizures resulting from a condition causing seizures to administer such medications to a student diagnosed with a condition causing seizures when the student is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a seizure pursuant to a written order or standing protocol issued within the course of the prescriber's professional practice and with the consent of the student's parents. The bill provides that any such authorized employee who administers or assists in the administration of such medications to a student diagnosed with a condition causing seizures when the student is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a seizure in accordance with the prescriber's instructions shall not be liable for any civil damages for ordinary negligence in acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such treatment. The bill also permits any local school board to adopt and implement policies (a) permitting any student enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in the local school division who has a diagnosis of a condition causing seizures to possess seizure rescue medications during the school day, at school-sponsored activities, or while on a school bus or other school property if the student's parent has submitted a seizure management and action plan that includes written consent of the parent and written approval of the student's primary care provider for such self-possession or (b) for the administration of seizure rescue medications to any student enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in the local school division who has a diagnosis of a condition causing seizures, consistent with the provisions of the bill relating to prescriber authorization. This bill is identical to HB 2104.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 18, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0065)
2. March 18, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 65 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
5. February 24, 2025Signed by President
6. February 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1036)
7. February 21, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 21, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1036ER)
9. February 21, 2025Enrolled
10. February 18, 2025House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
11. February 17, 2025Passed House with substitute (96-Y 0-N)
12. February 17, 2025Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House

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