An act relating to seizure disorders in schools

H 617 requires Vermont public and independent schools to create individualized seizure action plans for students diagnosed with seizure disorders, developed collaboratively with parents and school staff. Schools must designate at least two trained staff members per school to administer seizure rescue medications or assist with vagus nerve stimulators, and obtain parental written authorization including a healthcare provider’s detailed medication plan and the medication in its original sealed packaging. Additionally, schools must provide biennial staff training on seizure recognition and first aid using guidelines from the Epilepsy Foundation, and the Agency of Education will collect compliance data for annual reporting to the legislature. This bill directly affects students with seizure disorders, school staff, and parents/guardians through new safety protocols and documentation requirements.