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Introduced
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to diabetes management in schools; amending s. 1002.20, F.S.; defining terms; authorizing a school district or public school to acquire and maintain a supply of undesignated glucagon; requiring that undesignated glucagon be stored in a secure location that is immediately accessible; authorizing a school district or public school to enter into arrangements with a manufacturer or supplier to obtain glucagon free of charge or at a fair market or reduced price; authorizing a school district or public school to accept donated or transferred glucagon that meets certain requirements; authorizing a school district or public school to obtain monetary donations or apply for grants to purchase glucagon; authorizing a school district or public school to request a prescription for glucagon from a county health department; authorizing a licensed health care practitioner to prescribe glucagon in the name of a school district or public school; authorizing a licensed pharmacist to dispense glucagon pursuant to such prescription; requiring a participating school to make available undesignated glucagon to be administered as ordered in a student’s diabetes medical management plan or health care practitioner’s orders; requiring an employee to call for emergency assistance and provide parental notification after the administration of glucagon; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules; providing certain persons and entities with immunity from civil and criminal liability under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's education law to improve diabetes management in schools by allowing public schools to acquire, store, and administer undesignated glucagon (emergency medication for severe low blood sugar) to students experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency. The bill defines key terms such as "authorized health care practitioner" and "undesignated glucagon," and establishes detailed protocols for obtaining, storing, and using glucagon. Schools can acquire glucagon through donations, purchases, or prescriptions from county health departments, and must store it securely and immediately accessible. The legislation requires that trained school personnel can administer glucagon only when they believe in good faith a student is experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency, and mandates that after administration, an employee must call for emergency assistance and notify the student's parent or guardian. The bill also provides legal immunity for healthcare practitioners, pharmacists, school nurses, and school personnel who administer or prescribe glucagon in good faith and with reasonable care. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that schools cannot restrict student assignments based on diabetes status and must support students' self-management of their condition. The provisions are designed to enhance student safety and ensure appropriate medical support for students with diabetes in school settings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Pre-K - 12 (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 597 (on 04/16/2025)
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