Rhode Island H7481 mandates policies for administering seizure rescue medications for students with epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Rhode Island H7481 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health to adopt policies and regulations for administering seizure rescue medications to students with epilepsy/seizure disorder. The bill mandates procedures for parents or guardians to authorize school employees to administer FDA-approved seizure rescue medications in emergencies. It also requires the development of seizure action plans, which include physician instructions and medication administration details.

Rhode Island H7481 mandates policies for administering seizure rescue medications for students with epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Rhode Island H7481 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health to adopt policies and regulations for administering seizure rescue medications to students with epilepsy/seizure disorder. The bill mandates procedures for parents or guardians to authorize school employees to administer FDA-approved seizure rescue medications in emergencies. It also requires the development of seizure action plans, which include physician instructions and medication administration details.