SB 161 (Education Code section 49414.7), which became effective on January 1, 2012, authorizes non-medical school employees with voluntary emergency medical training to provide, in the absence of a credentialed school or licensed nurse, emergency medical assistance to students with epilepsy who are suffering from seizures. This law also applies to charter schools.
The California Department of Education ("CDE") was required to post guidelines on the implementation of SB 161 by July 1, 2012, but was unable to fulfill this requirement through the normal rulemaking process. In the mean time, the CDE has posted Emergency Regulations, which are currently in effect. Additionally, FAQs regarding SB 161 are posted on the Department of Education's website here. More information from the CDE on SB 161 and its implementation can be accessed here.
On a related note, Education Code section 49414.5 permits non-medical school employees with voluntary emergency medical training to provide emergency care to students with diabetes who are suffering from severe hypoglycemia.
Meghan Covert Russell
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Obesity Correlated to Poor School Performance
A recent study has found that a student's obesity in elementary school is correlated to poorer performance on math tests than peers who were not obese.
Researchers do not know why obesity and academic performance are correlated, but suggest that the difference in test scores could be attributed to emotional and/or health issues. Obese children often feel lonely, sadness, and anxiety due to lack of social acceptance by peers. These emotions may have an effect on their academic performance. Researchers also posit that health conditions related to obesity may have a physical effect, interfering with a student's learning and attendance.
We all know that obesity is a major concern; one-third of California children are overweight or obese. Not only does obesity cause physical problems such as diabetes and hypertension, but studies also suggest that obesity negatively affects emotional well-being of individuals. Now obesity has been linked to poor academic performance, beginning in elementary school. It is important to realize the effect that student health can have physically, emotionally, and academically.
What does your school do to help students learn about how obesity can harm them? How does your school help alleviate obesity in students?
To read the story from California Watch, click here.
Meghan Covert Russell
Researchers do not know why obesity and academic performance are correlated, but suggest that the difference in test scores could be attributed to emotional and/or health issues. Obese children often feel lonely, sadness, and anxiety due to lack of social acceptance by peers. These emotions may have an effect on their academic performance. Researchers also posit that health conditions related to obesity may have a physical effect, interfering with a student's learning and attendance.
We all know that obesity is a major concern; one-third of California children are overweight or obese. Not only does obesity cause physical problems such as diabetes and hypertension, but studies also suggest that obesity negatively affects emotional well-being of individuals. Now obesity has been linked to poor academic performance, beginning in elementary school. It is important to realize the effect that student health can have physically, emotionally, and academically.
What does your school do to help students learn about how obesity can harm them? How does your school help alleviate obesity in students?
To read the story from California Watch, click here.
Meghan Covert Russell
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