New Jersey § 18a:40-12

§ 18a:40-12.

a. The parent or guardian of a student with epilepsy or a seizure disorder who seeks

epilepsy or seizure disorder care while at school shall submit annually to the school

nurse the student's seizure action plan. The school nurse shall develop an individualized health care plan and an individualized

emergency health care plan for the student, provided that the parents or guardians

of the student annually provide to the board of education written authorization for

the provision of epilepsy or seizure disorder care. b. The individualized health care plan and individualized emergency health care plan

developed in accordance with subsection a. of this section shall be updated by the

school nurse annually and as necessary in the event that there is a change in the

health status of the student. c. Each individualized health care plan shall include, and each individualized emergency

health care plan may include, the following information: (1) written orders from the student's physician or advanced practice nurse outlining

the epilepsy or seizure disorder care; (2) the symptoms of the epilepsy or seizure disorder for that particular student and

recommended care; (3) full participation in exercise and sports, and any contraindications to exercise,

or accommodations that must be made for that particular student; (4) accommodations for school trips, after-school activities, class parties, and other

school-related activities; (5) education of all school personnel about epilepsy and seizure disorders, how to

recognize and provide care for epilepsy and seizure disorders, and when to call for

assistance; (6) medical and treatment issues that may affect the educational process of the student

with epilepsy or the seizure disorder; (7) the student's ability to manage, and the student's level of understanding of,

the student's epilepsy or seizure disorder; and (8) how to maintain communication with the student, the student's parent or guardian

and health care team, the school nurse, and the educational staff. d. (1) The board of education shall coordinate the provision of epilepsy and seizure

disorder care at the school and ensure that all staff are trained in the care of students

with epilepsy and seizure disorders, including staff working with school-sponsored

programs outside of the regular school day. (2) The training required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include

a Department of Health-approved on-line or in-person course of instruction provided

by a nonprofit national organization that supports the welfare of individuals with

epilepsy and seizure disorders.