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This bill requires public school units in North Carolina to provide comprehensive diabetes education information to parents and legal guardians at the beginning of each school year. The information must include detailed descriptions of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their risk factors and warning signs, recommendations for screening and consultation with primary care providers, and an explanation of the diabetes screening process. The bill also mandates that schools continue to implement existing State Board of Education guidelines for supporting students with diabetes, including developing individual diabetes care plans and providing necessary staff training. To support implementation, the bill appropriates $10,000 in non-recurring funds to the Department of Public Instruction for developing and distributing guidance to public school units. The new requirements will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that parents receive timely and critical information about diabetes that could help with early detection and management.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H451