H.R. 9956

119 HR 9956 IH: Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-07-27
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9956  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 27, 2026   Mrs. Foushee  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Education and Workforce    A BILL
To require the Secretary of Education to issue guidance regarding seizure safety in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026  .
2.
Guidance on seizure safety in schools
(a)
In general
Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on how elementary schools and secondary schools can promote seizure safety at school and safely care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders, including by providing such students with—
(1)
services or accommodations pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ) (commonly referred to as a  Section 504 plan ); or
(2)
an individualized education program (IEP) in accordance with section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1414(d) ).
(b)
Updates
The Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may update the guidance issued pursuant to subsection (a) as determined necessary by the Secretary of Education.
(c)
ESEA terms
In this section, the terms  elementary school  and  secondary school  have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).