Requires schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder

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• Democratic11
• Republican6

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed

It is estimated that 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime, which is roughly one student per classroom. In New York State alone, an estimated 26,600 school-aged children live with epilep- sy. Seizures can present in ways other than convulsions and therefore can go undetected in children or be mistaken for behavioral problems, such as not paying attention or being disruptive in class. This can lead to unfair disciplinary action and negative consequences for their academic success. Furthermore, improper responses to seizures can lead to injury and, in sever cases, brain damage or even death. Currently, trainings on seizure recognition and response are provided in-person and online as requested by schools on an individual basis. This bill seeks to impose a uniform standard for seizure recognition and response training, administration of FDA-approved medications for chil- dren living with seizure disorder, and the inclusion of a seizure action or response plan as part of a student's file that will be accessible to personnel who work with the student. This bill will ensure that all school-aged children that are presently diagnosed with epilepsy, or those who will develop epilepsy, are in a safe environment while at school, while maximizing their academic potential and reducing the stig- ma associated with epilepsy.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.