(2) A professional employe of a school entity, other than a
school nurse, whose duties at the school entity include regular
direct contact with students shall may complete a Department of
Health online course of instruction or in-person training
regarding awareness of a student with seizures that includes
information about seizure recognition and related first aid.
(3) The training required under this section shall be
provided at no cost and credited toward a professional
educator's continuing professional education requirement under
section 1205.2, any staff development requirements for
paraprofessionals under 22 Pa. Code ยง 14.105 (relating to
personnel) and a school or system leader's continuing
professional education requirement under section 1205.5.
(4) Completion of seizure disorder training shall not be
construed to obligate a professional employe to administer
medication or provide medical care to a student with a seizure
disorder.
(5) A professional employe acting in good faith and within
the scope of the authority provided under this section shall not
be liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission in
the course of any training or related first aid under this
section.
(4) (6) The Department of Health may in consultation with
the Department of Education, shall identify, develop or approve
an online course of instruction or in-person training provided
by a nonprofit national foundation no later than January 1,
2021, that supports the welfare of individuals with epilepsy and
seizure disorders to satisfy the training required under this
section.
(5) (7) The Department of Health, in consultation with the
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