Your child deserves a safe school experience. AJ's Law ensures Georgia public schools are trained and prepared to support students living with epilepsy.
AJ's Law — officially known as the Student Seizure Safety Act — requires Georgia public schools to implement seizure action plans submitted by a student's parent or guardian, and to train school staff on seizure action plans and seizure first aid. The law became effective in July 2023 and was passed unanimously by Georgia legislators.
The law gets its name from AJ Taylor, a fierce advocate living with epilepsy in Georgia who spent years partnering with state legislators to ensure public schools are adequately trained to provide proper care for students living with seizures. AJ's determination and personal experience with epilepsy drove a statewide change that now protects every student in Georgia's public schools.
Thanks to AJ's advocacy, no Georgia family has to face the school year wondering if their child will be safe.
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For the first time, Georgia law holds public schools accountable for the safety of students living with epilepsy. Here's exactly what that means.
Every school with a student who has a seizure action plan must have a school nurse or trained personnel available during regular school hours to provide support and first aid.
Each school must ensure at least one member of staff per grade is trained in implementing seizure action plans, including understanding epilepsy, recognizing symptoms, and providing first aid.
Bus drivers transporting students with epilepsy must be informed about the condition, receive seizure first aid training, and carry the student's emergency contact information.
For off-campus events, a copy of the student's seizure action plan must be available. A parent or guardian may accompany the student in place of trained school personnel.
Physicians, nurses, and school employees who follow AJ's Law guidelines in good faith are protected from civil damages or disciplinary action — including private schools that elect to implement the law.
As a parent or guardian, there are a few simple but critical steps you need to take at the start of every school year