Allowing Students with Diabetes to Self-Manage Medication at School
This proposed bill would allow students with diabetes to possess and self-administer their medications on school property and during school-related events. Previously, such students may have required a healthcare professional or school staff member to administer medication. This change affects students diagnosed with diabetes and their families, as well as school personnel who will no longer be responsible for administering these medications. The effective date is not specified.
Students with diabetes required assistance from healthcare professionals or school staff to administer their medication on school property and at events.
This proposed bill would allow students with diabetes to possess and self-administer their medications on school property and during school-related events. Previously, such students may have required a healthcare professional or school staff member to administer medication. This change affects students diagnosed with diabetes and their families, as well as school personnel who will no longer be responsible for administering these medications. The effective date is not specified.