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Seizure Safety for Students

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A Seizure Action Plan is not a piece of paper, it's peace of mind!

Update your Seizure Action Plan (SAP)

Discuss your Seizure Action plan with your doctor and have them sign off on the document.

Take the time to discuss rescue medication options available to you and incorporate in your Seizure Action Plan

Find more seizure action plan resources at Seizure Action Plan Coalition

Work with your school to ensure that all school personnel who work wtih your child have not just access to the Seizure Action Plan but have read it and understand it.

School Personnel Training – Ensure that all staff at the school are trained in Seizure Recognition and First Aid.
Download and Provide Posters for School if they do not have them available.
Schedule a meeting with school staff (or include during a scheduled 504 or IEP meeting) to discuss any accommodations needs and the Seizure Action Plan.
- Prepare for your IEP or 504 Meeting. Several of our member organizations provide Special Education Advocacy services to assist you.
- When possible, meet the teachers and other school personnel who will have the most contact with your child. Share their Seizure Action Plan with them but ‘bring it to life’ with other information including what is ‘typical’ for your child.
Make sure your child’s classroom is prepared. Do they have a seizure comfort kit? It could include a pillow, a blanket, an extra set of clothing, a special snack, or anything else to help your child post-seizure.
Complete any forms required for medication – including Anti-Seizure Drugs, (ASDs) as well as Rescue Medications. Get an extra labeled bottle of medication for the school if your child takes medication on campus.