Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9956
Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-07-27Topic: education · public health · health careSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Education, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to issue guidance within 6 months of the law taking effect. The guidance would explain how elementary and secondary schools can promote seizure safety and care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. It would include providing these students with services or accommodations under a Section 504 plan or an individualized education program (IEP). The Secretary of Education could update the guidance when the Secretary decides it is necessary.
Sponsors
- Valerie P. Foushee Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2026-07-27 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-07-27 | Introduced in House | introduce |