Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 402 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for administration of emergency anti-seizure medication.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 3, 2026

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill allows for the administration of emergency anti-seizure medication in schools.

The bill amends the Public School Code to enable schools to administer emergency anti-seizure medication. It also includes provisions for training volunteers to handle such situations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can feel more secure knowing that trained personnel can provide necessary assistance during a seizure.

Summary

Volunteer Training for the Administration of Emergency Seizure Treatment in Schools

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 402 has changed the proposed timeline from the end of March 2026 to the end of March 2025. This shift appears to streamline the implementation process and may help the bill take effect more quickly. By moving the deadline up by a year, the legislature is indicating a sense of urgency or prioritizing the provisions within the bill. This change could impact how soon the intended benefits or regulations will start affecting schools and education systems.

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349 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
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WARD, DUSH, MASTRIANO, FARRY, KANE, COSTA AND SCHWANK, MARCH 6, 2025 SENATOR CULVER, EDUCATION, AS AMENDED, MARCH 23, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools;
WARD, DUSH, MASTRIANO, FARRY, KANE, COSTA AND SCHWANK, MARCH 6, 2025 REFERRED TO EDUCATION, MARCH 6, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools;
327), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall have a right to an appropriate educational opportunity to meet these individuals' unique needs, and that children suffering from seizures due to epilepsy have the right to appropriate programs and services that are designed to meet the 20250SB0402PN1529 - 2 - children's unique needs.
327), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall have a right to an appropriate educational opportunity to meet these individuals' unique needs, and that children suffering from seizures due to epilepsy have the right to appropriate programs and services that are designed to meet the 20250SB0402PN0349 - 2 - children's unique needs.
(b) Nonmedical employees administration.-- (1) In the absence of a school nurse or other licensed 20250SB0402PN1529 - 3 - nurse onsite at the school or charter school, a school district or charter school may elect to participate in a program to allow nonmedical employees to volunteer to provide emergency medical assistance upon request by a parent or guardian.
(b) Nonmedical employees administration.-- (1) In the absence of a school nurse or other licensed 20250SB0402PN0349 - 3 - nurse onsite at the school or charter school, a school district or charter school may elect to participate in a program to allow nonmedical employees to volunteer to provide emergency medical assistance upon request by a parent or guardian.
(2) Under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, upon receipt of the parent's or guardian's request as specified under this subsection, the school or charter school shall notify the parent or guardian that the child may qualify for services or accommodations under a 504 plan or an individualized education program, assist the parent or guardian with the exploration of that option and encourage 20250SB0402PN1529 - 4 - the parent or guardian to adopt that option if it is determined that the child is eligible for a 504 plan or an individualized education program.
(2) Under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, upon receipt of the parent's or guardian's request as specified under this subsection, the school or charter school shall notify the parent or guardian that the child may qualify for services or accommodations under a 504 plan or an individualized education program, assist the parent or guardian with the exploration of that option and encourage 20250SB0402PN0349 - 4 - the parent or guardian to adopt that option if it is determined that the child is eligible for a 504 plan or an individualized education program.
(2) An agreement by an employee to provide emergency medical assistance is voluntary and an employee of the school 20250SB0402PN1529 - 5 - or charter school, an employee of the school district or the charter school administrator, may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the employee's authority or influence for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing or attempting to intimidate, threaten or coerce an employee who does not choose to volunteer, including direct contact with the employee.
(2) An agreement by an employee to provide emergency medical assistance is voluntary and an employee of the school 20250SB0402PN0349 - 5 - or charter school, an employee of the school district or the charter school administrator, may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the employee's authority or influence for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing or attempting to intimidate, threaten or coerce an employee who does not choose to volunteer, including direct contact with the employee.
(iii) A description of the voluntary nature of the volunteer program, which includes the information 20250SB0402PN1529 - 6 - described in paragraph (2).
(iii) A description of the voluntary nature of the volunteer program, which includes the information 20250SB0402PN0349 - 6 - described in paragraph (2).
20250SB0402PN1529 - 7 - (1) Identification of existing licensed staff within the district or region who may be trained in the administration of emergency medical assistance.
20250SB0402PN0349 - 7 - (1) Identification of existing licensed staff within the district or region who may be trained in the administration of emergency medical assistance.
20250SB0402PN1529 - 8 - (vii) The circumstances under which the medication may be administered.
20250SB0402PN0349 - 8 - (vii) The circumstances under which the medication may be administered.
(k) Guidelines.-- (1) The department, in consultation with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, shall develop guidelines for the training and supervision of school and charter school employees in providing emergency medical assistance and shall post this information on the department's publicly accessible Internet website by December 31, 2025 2026.
(k) Guidelines.-- (1) The department, in consultation with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, shall develop guidelines for the training and supervision of school and charter school employees in providing emergency medical assistance and shall post this information on the department's publicly accessible Internet website by December 31, 2025.
<-- 20250SB0402PN1529 - 9 - (2) The guidelines may be developed in consultation with interested organizations.
20250SB0402PN0349 - 9 - (2) The guidelines may be developed in consultation with interested organizations.
(4) Training under this article shall be conducted by 20250SB0402PN1529 - 10 - one or more of the following:
(4) Training under this article shall be conducted by 20250SB0402PN0349 - 10 - one or more of the following:
(2) If a credentialed school nurse is not assigned to the school district or charter school, the school or charter school administrator or, if the administrator is not available, another school staff member shall notify the superintendent of the school district or the superintendent's 20250SB0402PN1529 - 11 - designee and the charter school administrator or the charter school administrator's designee, as appropriate, if an employee at the school site provides emergency medical assistance.
(2) If a credentialed school nurse is not assigned to the school district or charter school, the school or charter school administrator or, if the administrator is not available, another school staff member shall notify the superintendent of the school district or the superintendent's 20250SB0402PN0349 - 11 - designee and the charter school administrator or the charter school administrator's designee, as appropriate, if an employee at the school site provides emergency medical assistance.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 3, 2026

  2. First consideration, March 23, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, March 23, 2026

  4. Referred to EDUCATION, March 6, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 402 do?
Volunteer Training for the Administration of Emergency Seizure Treatment in Schools
Who sponsors SB 402?
SB 402 is sponsored by Doug Mastriano (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), John I. Kane (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 402?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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