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SB 434MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Michigan Bill Requires Seizure Training for School Staff and Seizure Plans for Students

Original title: Education: all other employees; certain requirements related to seizure awareness; provide for.

Last action · June 24, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICYSponsors: John Cherry and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Michigan school districts and public school academies must require school personnel to complete biennial seizure recognition and first-aid training, and mandate that student seizure action plans be included in school records.

Why it matters

School employees face new mandatory training requirements regarding seizure response, and schools must establish procedures allowing designated staff to administer FDA-approved seizure medication for enrolled students with parental permission, while granting civil and criminal immunity for good-faith actions short of .

Background

Michigan public schools operate under the Revised School Code, enacted via 1976 PA 451, which governs school district organization, powers, and duties. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

school personnel

School personnel must complete biennial seizure recognition and first aid response training.

Directly affected

school nurses

School nurses and designated medication administrators must complete specialized training on medication administration and seizure action plans.

Directly affected

pupils with epilepsy

Students with seizure disorders must have a parent-submitted seizure action plan added to their school record and accessible to responsible staff.

Directly affected

school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies

School boards must enforce staff training requirements, maintain seizure action plans, and modify local medication policies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which school employees are required to take the seizure training?

All school personnel employed by or assigned to work at a school who have direct contact and supervision of pupils—including administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, school secretaries, bus drivers, and classroom aides—must complete the training, except for teachers who teach only virtually.

Who must be trained in medication administration?

School nurses and any school personnel designated by the school to administer medications must complete training that includes medication administration, common seizure types, triggers, and seizure action plans.

What information must be included in a student's seizure action plan?

A seizure action plan must include the pupil's full name, the name and purpose of any prescribed medication, the dosage, the route of administration, the frequency of administration, and the circumstances under which the medication may be administered.

Are school employees legally protected if they administer seizure medication?

Yes. School districts, board members, and employees who act in good faith to comply with the section are not liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution, except in cases amounting to .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jun 24, 2025SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
Jun 24, 2025SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY

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