Bill · H.R. 9956· House(119-HR-9956)
Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026'', directs the Secretary of Education to create guidance for seizure safety in schools. This must be done within 6 months of the act's enactment. The Secretary will work together with the Secretary of Health and Human Services on this task. The guidance focuses on how elementary and secondary schools can promote safety and care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. It specifically addresses providing services or accommodations through Section 504 plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill promotes better safety protocols and academic accommodations for students with seizure disorders.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill establishes guidance for schools to better accommodate and care for students with epilepsy and other seizure disorders through 504 plans and IEPs.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to improve the safety and care of elementary and secondary school students experiencing seizures.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety and Care: The bill requires guidance on how schools can promote seizure safety and safely care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders (Section 2(a)).
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Access to Support Services: Schools would be guided on providing students with services or accommodations through Section 504 plans (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Access to Specialized Education: The guidance aims to help schools provide students with an individualized education program (IEP) (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Children+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+2
- 7/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House