Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1045

Introduced
3/25/25  
Refer
3/25/25  

Caption

In school health services, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

Impact

The proposed measures aim to enhance the safety and health response capabilities within Pennsylvania's schools. By instituting mandatory training in seizure recognition, the bill seeks to ensure that staff are equipped to identify seizures and respond appropriately, potentially reducing the risks associated with such medical incidents among students. This could lead to improved outcomes for students experiencing seizures, reinforcing the state's commitment to protecting vulnerable populations in the educational environment.

Summary

House Bill 1045 seeks to amend the Public School Code of 1949 by mandating that school nurses and certain school employees undergo training related to seizure recognition and first aid. Effective from the 2026-2027 school year and recurring every three years thereafter, the bill requires school nurses to complete an online or in-person training course approved by the Department of Health, focusing on managing students with seizures. Furthermore, other professional employees who have direct contact with students will also be required to receive similar training. This bill underscores the importance of preparedness in schools for handling medical emergencies related to seizures.

Contention

Despite the bill's focus on improving health services in schools, there may be concerns regarding the implications of mandated training and the associated costs for school districts. Some stakeholders might argue that additional training requirements could place an administrative and financial burden on schools, particularly those with limited resources. Moreover, the bill includes a provision to protect school staff from civil liability when acting within the scope of the training, which may raise questions about the adequacy of protections for staff and the potential for legal complexities in cases of medical emergencies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB999

In school health services, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

PA SB162

Requiring certain school district employees to receive training in seizure recognition and related first aid.

PA SB1039

In student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

PA HB2285

In school health services, further providing for health services; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for State reimbursement for health services.

PA HB1078

In school health services, further providing for health services and for vision screening and examinations, providing for eye health examinations and further providing for examinations by examiners of own choice.

PA SB720

In school health services, further providing for health services and for vision screening and examinations, providing for eye health and vision examinations and further providing for examinations by examiners of own choice.

PA HB1447

In school health services, further providing for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors and providing for school administration of adrenal insufficiency medication.

PA HB681

In school health services, further providing for health services, for reports and for interagency coordinating council for child health, nutrition and physical education; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for physical education.

PA HB460

In certification of teachers, further providing for child abuse recognition and reporting training; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for child abuse awareness and prevention.

PA HB192

In intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, further providing for definitions and providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and school nurses.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.