Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Education to develop and issue guidance within six months of the bill's enactment. This guidance, created in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, would outline how elementary and secondary schools can improve seizure safety and provide care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The guidance would cover how schools can offer services such as Section 504 plans or individualized education programs (IEPs) to these students.
This bill specifically targets elementary and secondary schools across the nation. It aims to assist schools in their efforts to safely support students who experience seizures. The guidance would help schools understand how to implement necessary accommodations and services for these students.
The bill, H.R. 9956, was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President.
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Timeline
27 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9956 do?
- The Seizure Safe Schools Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Education to develop and issue guidance within six months of the bill's enactment. This guidance, created in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, would outline how elementary and secondary schools can improve seizure safety and provide care for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. The guidance would cover how schools can offer services such as Section 504 plans or individualized education programs (IEPs) to these students. This bill specifically targets elementary and secondary schools across the nation. It aims to assist schools in their efforts to safely support students who experience seizures. The guidance would help schools understand how to implement necessary accommodations and services for these students. The bill, H.R. 9956, was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President.
- Has H.R. 9956 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9956. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9956?
- H.R. 9956 was sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9956?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (27 Jul 2026).
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