Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagas nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.
This New Jersey bill (S 1228) requires public schools to create emergency policies for students with seizure disorders. It mandates schools to train at least two non-nurse staff members (in addition to the school nurse) to administer nasal seizure rescue medication and use a manual vagus nerve stimulator during emergencies, with parental consent and written documentation. Schools must also develop individualized emergency plans in collaboration with parents and healthcare providers, and ensure students receive hospital evaluation after treatment. The bill protects school staff from liability for good-faith actions under these protocols, provided they follow training and consent requirements. The bill was introduced to the Senate Education Committee in January 2026.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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2 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Singer
RRepublican
Co
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
Co
Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Vitale
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
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