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Parents, teachers and medical groups back Seizure Safe Schools Act to train staff and expand rescue access
Summary
Families, teachers and the Epilepsy Foundation urged the Joint Committee to pass the Seizure Safe Schools Act to train school staff in seizure recognition and response, allow emergency rescue medications, and reduce stigma through student awareness programs.
The Joint Committee on Education heard extensive testimony supporting the Seizure Safe Schools Act, a bill that would require school staff training in seizure recognition and first aid, ensure access to emergency rescue medications, and include epilepsy awareness education for students.
Advocates included people with lived experience, parents, educators, the Epilepsy Foundation New England and medical professionals. “It is crucial that seizures be dealt…
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