California 2019-2020 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2116

Introduced
2/6/20  
Introduced
2/6/20  

Caption

Pupil health: seizure disorders.

Impact

This bill will require schools to establish comprehensive training programs for school personnel who engage directly with pupils. Training will include administering or assisting in the self-administration of seizure rescue medications and developing a personalized seizure action plan for students with seizure disorders. Moreover, the bill extends to all educational institutions, including public, private, and charter schools, thereby broadening its impact across various educational settings. The state board will also create guidelines and regulations to harmonize these training procedures, which underscores its significance in improving pupil health.

Summary

Assembly Bill 2116, known as the Seizure Safe Schools Act, was introduced to enhance the care and safety of pupils diagnosed with seizure disorders within California schools. The bill mandates that each local educational agency ensure that, starting January 1, 2022, there is at least one trained employee at each school who can recognize seizures and respond appropriately. This legislation aims to create a safer school environment for students with seizure disorders by requiring education personnel to undergo specific training about seizure recognition, treatment protocols, and first aid responses.

Contention

Despite the positive intentions behind AB 2116, concerns exist regarding the potential burden it may impose on local educational agencies. By requiring a designated individual in each school to obtain training and develop action plans, it introduces new demands on school resources and personnel. Critics may argue that this may stretch already limited educational budgets or detract from other essential educational needs. On the other hand, supporters maintain that the safety and well-being of students are paramount and that the benefits of preventing health crises outweigh the associated costs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA SB1318

Pupil health: suicide prevention policies: pupil suicide crisis.

CA AB2714

Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems.

CA AB1651

Pupil health: emergency medical care: epinephrine auto-injectors.

CA AB19

Pupil health: opioid antagonists.

CA SB472

Pupil health: opioid overdose reversal medication.

CA AB1283

Pupil health: emergency stock albuterol inhalers.

CA AB915

Pupil health: drug education: opioid overdose training program.

CA AB1915

Pupil health: drug education: opioid overdose training program.

CA SB509

School employee and pupil training: youth mental and behavioral health: mental health education.

CA SB997

Pupil health: opioid antagonists and fentanyl test strips.

Similar Bills

CA AB1810

Pupil health: seizure disorders.

MS HB1412

"Seizure Safe Schools Act"; establish.

MS SB2333

Public schools; require staff training to assist with seizures.

MS HB346

"Seizure Safe Schools Act"; establish.

MS HB450

"Seizure Safe Schools Act"; establish.

MS HB1174

Public schools; authorize to have a supply of FDA-approved opioid reversal agents on premises to counter opioid overdose.

IA SF378

A bill for an act relating to seizure disorders and establishing certain requirements for charter schools, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and the department of education.

IA HF608

A bill for an act relating to school personnel training, emergency care planning, authorizations for assisting, and limitations of liability concerning students with epilepsy or a seizure disorder.(Formerly HF 379.)