Kentucky HB 147: AN ACT relating to seizure disorders in schools. Amend KRS 159.832 to apply defined terms through KRS 158.838 and define "seizure action plan"; amend KRS 158.838 to include any medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder symptoms; require seizure disorder trainings to comply with Epilepsy Foundation of America guidelines; require parent or guardian of student diagnosed with a seizure disorder to collaborate with school personnel to create a seizure action plan; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations regarding contents and development of seizure action plans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require every public school to provide a seizure education program; require Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for development and implementation of the seizure education program; amend KRS 158.070 to require a minimum of one hour of self-study review of seizure disorder materials annually for all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers; provide that the Act may be cited as the Lindsey Crunk Act.

Status: Signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 153) (as of 2018-04-13)

State: Kentucky · Session: 2018RS · Bill: HB 147

Sponsors: B. Reed, D. Bentley, D. Horlander, J. Carney, J. Greer, M. Hart, M. Prunty, P. Pratt, S. Riley

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