Summary

Creates a new grant program under Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to help K–12 schools support students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. The program authorizes the U.S. Department of Education to award grants aimed at improving safety, health support, and academic success for these students. Funds can be used by education agencies to strengthen school readiness and student services related to seizures, such as planning, training, and coordination with health professionals. The legislation also updates the law’s table of contents to include the new section.

Key Points

• Establishes a dedicated K–12 grant program focused on students with epilepsy or seizure disorders.
• Places the program under Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (student support).
• Authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to improve school preparedness and student services.
• Supports activities like planning, training, and coordination related to seizure response and student health.
• Updates the ESEA table of contents to include the new section.
• No tax changes, no emergency designation, and not an appropriations bill.
• Designed to improve student safety and help affected students succeed academically.
• Likely to involve state and local education agencies in program administration and implementation.

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