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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana Senate urges study of seizure-recognition and first-aid training for school employees
Last action · February 16, 2026: First reading: adopted voice voteSponsor: David Niezgodski
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What This Bill Does
The Indiana Senate adopted a resolution urging the General Assembly to examine training requirements for school staff regarding seizure recognition, first aid, and emergency response.
Directs legislative attention toward establishing or updating safety training standards for personnel who work with students experiencing neurological conditions.
- Resolutions are formal expressions of opinion or intent by a legislative body that do not carry the force of law. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
school employees
Staff may become subject to new or studied training requirements regarding seizure response and rescue medication administration.
students with epilepsy
Students may experience altered school safety protocols and staff preparedness for medical emergencies.
Key Facts
- The Indiana State Senate adopted a resolution urging the General Assembly to study seizure training requirements for school employees.
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders affect approximately 1 in 100 children.
- Trained staff are noted to be capable of recognizing seizure types, administering rescue medications, and deciding when to call 911.
- Training allows personnel to follow individualized, doctor-approved seizure action plans for students.
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- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator David Niezgodski.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 16, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst reading: adopted voice vote
- Feb 16, 2026SenateAuthored by Senator Niezgodski
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