Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Health (DOH) to create official policies and rules for how schools handle "seizure rescue medications" — these are fast-acting medicines given to a child during or after a seizure to help stop it. Right now, there may not be clear, consistent statewide guidelines for how schools should manage these medications for students who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder. This bill would direct the two state agencies to work together to establish those standards.

The bill primarily affects children with epilepsy or seizure disorders who attend Rhode Island schools, as well as their families, school nurses, teachers, and other school staff. By having clear, official rules in place, schools would have better guidance on things like who is allowed to administer the medication, under what circumstances, and how to do so safely. This could help ensure that students receive timely and appropriate care during a medical emergency at school, regardless of which school or district they attend.

Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island House and referred to the House Education Committee. The committee has recommended it be "held for further study," meaning lawmakers want more time to review it before moving it forward. A hearing is scheduled for March 2026. No final action has been taken on the bill yet.