Senate Bill (SB) 161 pertaining to the administration of emergency anti-seizure medication by trained volunteer nonmedical school personnel was signed by the Governor in October 2011, codified in California Education Code (EC) 49414.7, and became effective January 1, 2012. The bill requires that the California Department of Education post on its Web site a clearinghouse for best practices in training nonmedical personnel to administer an emergency anti-seizure medication to pupils. California EC 49414.7(m)(2).
The following resources are provided for reference purposes only. More detailed information may be found by following the links provided.
The California Department of Education does not endorse any particular program, model, or product described herein.
Resources
Sample Form - The Administration of Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication (DOC)
Per California EC 49414.7(l)(6)(A)-(J), Title 5 California Code of Regulations 626(a)(3)(A)-(J), this sample form can be used by school personnel for the administration of emergency anti-seizure medication.
Guidelines for the Emergency Use of Anti-Seizure Medication in Tennessee Schools
(PDF)
Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee Department of Education, 2009
(Material from other states or agencies may provide helpful guidance, however all documents should be viewed with caution as such documents may not be in accordance with California law.)
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers pertaining to SB 161 anti-seizure medication law.
Program Advisory on Medication Administration, California Department of Education (PDF)
As authorized by the California Code of Regulations Title 5, Section 611, and approved on May 12, 2005, by the State Board of Education, this advisory provides non-binding guidance to local educational agencies on medication administration in California public schools.
