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Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
4/4/2025, 1:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2151
Bill 119 HR 2151, also known as the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders in Schools Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program that will provide support for students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
The grant program will be designed to assist schools in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. This may include training for school personnel on how to recognize and respond to seizures, as well as providing necessary accommodations and resources for students with these conditions.
The bill recognizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders, and aims to improve their educational experience by addressing their unique needs. By providing funding and resources to schools, the grant program will help ensure that these students have access to the necessary support and accommodations to succeed academically. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2151 seeks to promote the well-being and academic success of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders by establishing a grant program to support schools in meeting the needs of these students.
The grant program will be designed to assist schools in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. This may include training for school personnel on how to recognize and respond to seizures, as well as providing necessary accommodations and resources for students with these conditions.
The bill recognizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders, and aims to improve their educational experience by addressing their unique needs. By providing funding and resources to schools, the grant program will help ensure that these students have access to the necessary support and accommodations to succeed academically. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2151 seeks to promote the well-being and academic success of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders by establishing a grant program to support schools in meeting the needs of these students.
Congressional Summary of HR 2151
Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for carrying out a program that supports elementary and secondary students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder. Specifically, LEAs must use these subgrants to train school personnel on seizure awareness and preparedness that covers individualized health care plans and individualized emergency health care plans for students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2151
Bill HR 2151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2151 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2151's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2151
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2151
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2151
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a grant program to support students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a grant program to support students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
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