92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 59, § 008

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-59-008 - Seizure Safe Schools Act - Seizure Action Plans

008.01 Any certificated school employee employed by an accredited school or an approved school who is informed by a parent or guardian of a student that such student has a seizure disorder and has a seizure rescue medication or medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder symptoms must inform the parent or guardian of their right to request the development of a seizure action plan.

008.02 Upon request by a parent or guardian of a student that has a seizure disorder and has a seizure rescue medication or medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder symptoms, an accredited school or an approved school must arrange a collaborative meeting within five school days between the parent or guardian, the school nurse if the school employs a school nurse, a school administrator, and any school personnel or volunteers responsible for the supervision or care of the student who are able to attend. The parent or guardian may request the inclusion in such meeting of any other person, including the student, who has knowledge that may be beneficial in the development of the seizure action plan.

008.03 Each seizure action plan must include:

008.03A The student's name and birth date;

008.03B The name and phone number of each parent or guardian and any additional emergency contacts;

008.03C The name and phone number for the medical provider prescribing seizure rescue medication or medication to treat seizure disorder symptoms;

008.03D Information about the seizure type, length, and frequency of seizures the student has experienced and a description of what happens;

008.03E Information about seizure triggers, important medical history, allergies, and any other relevant health information;

008.03F Instructions for first aid for any seizure;

008.03G Instructions for when to call 911 and when to call the identified medical provider;

008.03H Instructions for when seizure rescue medication or medication to treat seizure disorder symptoms may be needed and how to administer the medication;

008.03I Instructions for care after a seizure;

008.03J Any special instructions for first responders or emergency departments; and

008.03K The signature of a parent or guardian and the date when the seizure action plan was signed.

008.04 Each seizure action plan must be distributed to any school personnel or volunteers responsible for the supervision or care of the student for whom such seizure action plan was created.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 59, § 008

Adopted effective 3/16/2024