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This bill requires school districts in Arkansas to include specific educational information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes when providing other health-related information to parents and guardians of students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The required information must include a description of both types of diabetes, their risk factors and warning signs, recommendations for screening and consultation with a primary care provider, details about diabetes screening processes, and guidance on developing a treatment plan after diagnosis. The Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department of Health, will develop and make this educational information available to school districts and on their respective websites. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that this diabetes-related information is purely for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as a medical diagnosis. By mandating this educational component, the bill aims to increase awareness and early detection of diabetes among school-aged children.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1580&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R