92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 59, § 007

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-59-007 - Seizure Safe Schools Act - General Requirements

007.01 Prior to the administration of a seizure rescue medication or medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder symptoms by a school employee, a student's parent or guardian must:

007.01A Provide the school with a written authorization to administer the medication at school;

007.01B Provide a written statement from the student's health care practitioner containing the following information:

007.01B1 The student's name;

007.01B2 The name and purpose of the medication;

007.01B3 The prescribed dosage;

007.01B4 The route of administration;

007.01B5 The frequency that the medication may be administered; and

007.01B6 The circumstances under which the medication may be administered;

007.01C Provide the medication to the school in its unopened, sealed package with the intact label affixed by the dispensing pharmacy; and

007.01D Collaborate with school employees to create a seizure action plan pursuant to Section 008 of this Chapter.

007.02 The authorization, statement, and seizure action plan must be kept on file in the office of the school nurse or school administrator.

007.03 Any authorization provided by a parent or guardian under this section will be effective for the school year in which it is provided and must be renewed each following school year upon fulfilling the requirements of subsection 007.03 of this Chapter.

007.04 If specified in a student's seizure action plan, the student must be permitted to possess the supplies, equipment, and medication necessary to treat a seizure disorder in accordance with such seizure action plan.

007.05 A school or school employee who acts in compliance with the Seizure Safe Schools Act will not be liable for damages related to the care of a student's seizure disorder unless such damages resulted from an act of willful or wanton misconduct by the school or school employee.

007.06 A school employee will not be subject to any disciplinary proceeding related to an act taken in compliance with the Seizure Safe Schools Act unless such action constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 59, § 007

Amended effective 3/16/2024