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Rhode IslandH74812026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS .

Sponsored By: Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Seizure plans for students at school

The law requires a written Seizure Action Plan for each student with a seizure disorder. Parents must give the school a signed plan or doctor’s order that lists the medicine, dose, how to give it, and care steps, including vagus nerve stimulation if used. The plan is kept in the student’s school health record. The school must share the plan with listed staff and volunteers, and parents must share it with any non‑school caregivers named. The state education department sets rules for how plans are made and what they must include.

Trained staff can give rescue medicine

Parents can authorize school staff to give FDA‑approved nasal seizure rescue medicine when a nurse is not immediately available. Staff must complete seizure first aid training and have current CPR certification. Training can be taught by a doctor, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or registered nurse; the school nurse teacher is not required to teach it. Schools must keep pre‑dosed rescue medicine locked in a secure, designated place that is easy to reach in an emergency. Staff may volunteer to assist, and employees cannot be punished for refusing training. School districts and employees are protected from civil lawsuits if they act in good faith and follow the student’s plan and the provider’s instructions.

When seizure care rules apply

These rules apply only to schools that enroll a student with a seizure disorder or a prescribed FDA‑approved seizure medicine. A full‑time registered nurse who gives seizure medicines and oversees vagus nerve stimulation satisfies the school’s staffing and training duties. Permission to give seizure medicine lasts for one school year and must be renewed each year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kathleen A. Fogarty

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Karen Alzate

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Boylan

    Democratic • House

  • Lauren H. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Terri Cortvriend

    Democratic • House

  • Arthur Handy

    Democratic • House

  • Raymond A. Hull

    Democratic • House

  • Katherine S. Kazarian

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Ann Shallcross Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Tina L. Spears

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 102 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

AND SAFETY OF PUPILS In Concurrence

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 5/19/2026

HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS PASSAGE

Yes: 64 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 119

    6/18/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/10/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026Senate

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    6/4/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026

  7. Referred to Senate Education

    5/22/2026Senate

  8. House passed Sub A

    5/19/2026House

  9. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

    5/15/2026House

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/14/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    5/11/2026

  12. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

    5/11/2026

  13. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/17/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

    3/13/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to House Education

    2/4/2026House

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