Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
Introduced
Summary
Creates federal guidance on seizure safety in K–12 schools. It would require the Secretary of Education, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to issue guidance within six months on promoting seizure safety and safe care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders.
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- Students and families: Federal guidance would clarify how students with seizure disorders can receive services or accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or an individualized education program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Schools and educators: Elementary and secondary schools would get a federal resource on best practices for promoting seizure safety and providing safe care during the school day.
- Federal roles and scope: The Secretary of Education, coordinating with HHS, may update the guidance as needed and will use the ESEA definitions for elementary and secondary schools.
*Does not authorize new funding and is not expected to have direct federal budgetary costs.*
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School guidance for students with seizures
If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of Education, with HHS, to issue guidance within 6 months on how elementary and secondary schools can promote seizure safety and care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The guidance would address providing these students services or accommodations under Section 504 or an individualized education program (IEP). The Secretary could update the guidance as needed. Elementary and secondary schools would use the ESEA definitions for those terms.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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