LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6317 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 6, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 56 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Seizure Training Requirements.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Niezgodski BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that school corporations and charter schools shall require all
applicants for employment and school employees who will have direct, ongoing contact with children within
the scope of the applicant's or school employee's employment to attend training concerning recognition of
the signs and symptoms of seizures and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to these symptoms.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Beginning in FY 2025, certain school employees are required to have
seizure training consistent with the training programs and guidelines developed by the Epilepsy Foundation
of America or a successor organization. The training developed by the Epilepsy Foundation is available at
no cost. However, if schools were to decide to acquire training from another entity, they would have to fund
the cost, if any, out of their existing budget.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: Public schools.
SB 56 1 Information Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm#:~:text=The%20Epilepsy%20Foundation%20off
ers%20multiple,when%20to%20call%20for%20help.
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592.
SB 56 2