Sponsor
Valerie Foushee
Representative · D-NC
Representative · D-NC
Requires Education and HHS to issue K–12 guidance within six months to promote seizure safety and advise on Section 504 and IDEA accommodations for students with seizure disorders.
The bill would improve safety and access to special-education protections for students with seizure disorders through federal guidance and interagency coordination, but relies on nonbinding guidance that may impose local costs and lead to uneven implementation and protections.
Students with epilepsy or seizure disorders will receive clearer school procedures and individualized seizure care plans, improving safety during seizures and reducing emergency risks.
Students eligible under Section 504 will have clearer direction on obtaining accommodations, making it easier to secure classroom supports and legal protections.
Schools will get guidance on developing IEPs under IDEA, supporting appropriate special education services for students who need them.
If the guidance is nonbinding, implementation may remain inconsistent across districts, leaving some families without immediate or reliable protections.
Schools and districts may need to spend staff time and possibly funds to implement new guidance, increasing local administrative burden and costs.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Official title: To require the Secretary of Education to issue guidance regarding seizure safety in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
Introduced July 27, 2026 by Valerie Foushee · Last progress July 27, 2026
Requires the Department of Education, working with the HHS Secretary, to issue federal guidance within six months to help elementary and secondary schools promote seizure safety and care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The guidance must address how schools can provide services or accommodations under Section 504 and individualized education programs under IDEA and may be updated as needed in coordination with HHS. The law only directs the agencies to produce and maintain guidance; it does not create new funding, individual rights beyond existing law, or specific school-level mandates.