Epilepsy Foundation and Maryland Elected Officials Champion Seizure Safe School Legislation
LANDOVER, Md. — The Epilepsy Foundation today announced the introduction of Brynleigh’s Act (SB 0225 and HB 0370) in the Maryland legislature. This bill ensures that all school personnel will be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to students experiencing seizures. Five states — Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, New Jersey, and Illinois — have successfully passed Seizure Safe School legislation, while several other states have introduced similar bills in the current session. The bill, named after 6-year-old Brynleigh Shillinger, was originally introduced during the 2020 state le...
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