New York S05469 allows unlicensed personnel to administer seizure rescue medication in schools.

New York S05469 amends the education law to allow unlicensed personnel to administer seizure rescue medication in schools, on school grounds, and at school events. The bill permits licensed nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or physicians to train unlicensed school personnel to administer diazepam or midazolam nasal spray in emergencies. Pupils diagnosed with epilepsy can carry and use a prescribed nasal spray with written permission from a physician and parental consent.

New York S05469 allows unlicensed personnel to administer seizure rescue medication in schools.

New York S05469 amends the education law to allow unlicensed personnel to administer seizure rescue medication in schools, on school grounds, and at school events. The bill permits licensed nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or physicians to train unlicensed school personnel to administer diazepam or midazolam nasal spray in emergencies. Pupils diagnosed with epilepsy can carry and use a prescribed nasal spray with written permission from a physician and parental consent.