Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act

HR 9635, the Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, creates a federal grant program to support schools in caring for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. It provides funding for training school staff - including nurses, teachers, and bus drivers - on recognizing seizures, implementing customized emergency care plans, and managing medication. The bill requires schools to develop individualized health plans with input from families and medical providers, covering care during activities, sports, and school trips. It also protects school staff from liability for good-faith actions related to seizure care, while ensuring funds supplement, not replace, existing resources.