Arizona
Seizure Safe Schools - Status
Select your state below for information about Seizure Safe Schools laws and legislation in your area.
The chart below shows the provisions of the model bill that were included in the legislation and enacted into law
| Seizure safe schools components | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 2022-2023 School Year |
| School Type | Public or Charter School |
| Seizure Action Plan |
Yes: Parent or Guardian of student may submit a copy of seizure management and treatment plan. |
| School Personnel Training Mandate |
Yes: Every 5 Years - A school Principal, guidance counselor, teacher, bus driver or classroom aide whose duties at the school include regular contact with students who have submitted a seizure management and treatment plan SHALL complete an online course for school personnel regarding recognition and related first aid. |
| School Nurse Training Mandate |
Yes. A school nurse employed by or under contract with school district or charter school that has received a seizure management and treatment plan SHALL complete an online course of for school nurses regarding managing students with seizure disorders. |
| Delegation of Rescue Medication |
Yes. Each charter school and the school that is operated by a the school district SHALL have at least one school employee at the school other than a school nurse who has met the training requirements necessary to administer or assist with the self administration of seizure rescue medication prescribed to treat the seizure disorders, a manual dose of prescribed electrical stimulation using vagus nerve stimulator magnet. |
| Student Training Mandate |
No |
| Good Samaritan Clause |
Yes |
Please contact the national advocacy team at [email protected] or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation office with questions.
This summary was developed for informational purposes by the Epilepsy Foundation and reflects a review of data available as of January 2023. Information is subject to change. This law does not impact federal education laws like Section 504 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This summary does not constitute legal advice. Please contact [email protected] with questions or the 24/7 helpline at 1-800-332-1000.
Currently, there is not an enacted law for your state. Many states are laying the groundwork for Seizure Safe Schools bills or have even introduced legislation. We are working alongside advocates and organizational partners to pass this legislation in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. If you are interested in learning more about your state’s legislative efforts on this issue or would like to become involved, please contact the national advocacy team at [email protected] or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation office.