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Rhode IslandS23502026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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

Trained school staff give rescue meds

Parents can authorize trained school employees to give prescribed, FDA‑approved nasal seizure rescue medicine when a nurse is not immediately available. Authorized staff complete Epilepsy Foundation seizure first aid training and carry CPR certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Pre‑dosed rescue medicine is kept locked in a secure spot that is easy to reach in an emergency. Training may be given by licensed doctors, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, or registered nurses; school nurse teachers are not required trainers. Staff help is voluntary and needs parent authorization; districts train all who volunteer, and employees are not punished for refusing training. A full‑time registered nurse who oversees seizure care satisfies these duties. Schools and staff who act in good faith and follow the plan and doctor’s orders are protected from civil lawsuits. The state education and health departments adopt these rescue‑medicine policies.

Seizure plans and annual consent for students

If your child has a seizure disorder, you, the doctor, and the school create a written seizure action plan. The plan explains how to spot and respond to seizures, medicine directions, and any vagus nerve stimulation steps. Before the school gives medicine, you provide written permission and a doctor’s order with the child’s name, the medicine, dose, how and when to give it, and you send the sealed, pharmacy‑labeled package. The school keeps the plan on file and gives copies to staff or volunteers named; you share copies with non‑school caregivers named. Permission lasts only for that school year and must be renewed. These rules apply only in schools with a student who has a seizure disorder or a prescribed seizure medicine. The state education department sets detailed rules for these plans.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Louis P. DiPalma

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Elaine J. Morgan

    Republican • Senate

  • Hanna M. Gallo

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bridget Valverde

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS In Concurrence

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS PASSAGE

Yes: 63 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 118

    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. House passed Sub A

    6/8/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/4/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    5/29/2026

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

    5/29/2026

  10. Referred to House Education

    3/25/2026House

  11. Senate read and passed

    3/24/2026Senate

  12. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Committee recommends passage

    3/11/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

    3/6/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to Senate Education

    1/30/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2350 - As Introduced

    1/30/2026

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  • S2350 - Substitute

    1/30/2026

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