MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

A seizure disorder or epilepsy is a chronic condition that is characterized by recurrent seizures. Acute prolonged seizures or multiple seizures in succession are harmful to a student's health.

To properly care for a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder in the school setting/School Age Child Care, the following must occur:

• A Seizure Plan of Care must be completed yearly by a health care provider (see Attachment I).
• The Seizure Plan of Care must be returned to the school/child care contractor (CCC) before the first day of school.
• Three staff members (excluding the school nurse) shall be trained on the specifics of the student's Seizure Plan of Care.
• A Medication Authorization form must be completed by the health care provider and parent/guardian prior to school staff/CCC administering medications (see Regulation 757-4, "Administering Medication," Attachment I, Sections A and B). Treatment of seizures may require use of oral or rectal medications, vagal nerve stimulation, or a ventricular shunt (see Attachment II). Prince William County Public Schools personnel/CCC must complete the required Medication Administration course prior to administering any medications.