Reference is to the resolution as introduced.
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. (A)
There is created the "Seizure Safety in
Schools Study Committee." The study committee shall review
information concerning:
(1)
the state of epilepsy awareness among public school
teachers, staff, and administrators;
(2)
basic training in seizure response appropriate for public
school teachers, staff, and administrators;
(3)
existing laws, regulations, and policies affecting
epilepsy and seizure safety in public schools; and
(4)
other areas related to epilepsy and seizure safety in
public schools that the committee considers necessary and
relevant to its work.
(B) The study committee
must be composed of fourteen members, consisting of the
following:
(1)
the Chairperson of the House of
Representatives Committee on Education and Public Works or his
designee;
(2)
the Chairperson of the Senate
Education Committee or his designee;
(3)
the Chairperson of the House of
Representatives Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Committee or his designee;
(4)
the Chairperson of the Senate Medical
Affairs Committee or his designee;
(5)
a member of the South Carolina Board
of Nursing appointed by the board;
(6)
a public school nurse appointed by
South Carolina Board of Nursing;
(7)
a member of the South Carolina Board
of Medical Examiners appointed by the board;
(8)
a physician who practices pediatric
neurology appointed by the South Carolina Board of Medical
Examiners;
(9)
a teacher appointed by the State
Superintendent of Education;
(10)
the Director of the Department of Health and Environmental
Control or his designee;
(11)
a public school administrator, appointed by the Governor,
who shall serve as committee chair;
(12)
a director of a children's hospital appointed by the
Governor;
(13)
a parent of a public school student with a seizure
disorder appointed by the Governor; and
(14)
a representative from a statewide organization that
supports families of children who have special medical needs
appointed by the Governor.
(C) The Speaker of the
House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall provide
staffing for the study committee.
(D) Before January 31,
2018, the study committee shall make a report of the committee's
recommendations to the General Assembly at which time the study
committee must be dissolved.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.