Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1039 (H.B. 684), Sec. 2

For text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 706), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 38.033.

Sec. 38.033. SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND RELATED FIRST AID TRAINING. (a) A school nurse employed by a school district must complete an agency-approved online course of instruction for school nurses regarding managing students with seizure disorders that includes information about seizure recognition and related first aid.

(b) A school district employee, other than a school nurse, whose duties at the school include regular contact with students must complete an agency-approved online course of instruction for school personnel regarding awareness of students with seizure disorders that includes information about seizure recognition and related first aid.

(c) The agency may approve an online course of instruction provided by a nonprofit national foundation that supports the welfare of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders to satisfy the training required under Subsection (a) or (b). An online course of instruction approved by the agency under this subsection that is provided to a school district must be provided by the nonprofit entity free of charge.

(d) The agency shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1039 (H.B. 684), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.