Arkansas
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 | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 2024-2025 School Year |
| School Type | Public or Charter School |
| Seizure Action Plan |
Yes: Parents or legal guardians can collaborate with school personnel to develop a Seizure Action Plan that will be kept on file and made available to all personnel responsible for the student. |
| School Personnel Training Mandate |
Yes: All school personnel must be trained in seizure recognition and first-aid response every two years. |
| School Nurse Training Mandate |
Yes: All school personnel must be trained in seizure recognition and first-aid response every two years. |
| Delegation of Rescue Medication |
Yes: At least two school employees trained to administer or assist with administering of FDA-approved seizure rescue medications or medications prescribed to treat seizures or a manual dose of prescribed electrical stimulation using a vagus nerve stimulator magnet. |
| Student Training Mandate |
Yes: Each public school must develop an age-appropriate seizure education program for students |
| Good Samaritan Clause |
Yes |
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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.