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KY HB141

KY HB141
AN ACT relating to Type 1 diabetes.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for parents and guardians of students; require each local board of education and public charter school board of directors to annually provide the informational materials to the parent or guardian of students in preschool through twelfth grade.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Kentucky Department of Education to create informational materials about Type 1 diabetes for parents and guardians of students, which will include a description of the disease, its risk factors and warning signs, the importance of screening tests, and advice to consult a healthcare provider if warning signs are present or screening is positive. These materials will be made available online by the Department of Education at no cost. Subsequently, every local school board and public charter school board must ensure these informational materials are accessible on their respective websites, displayed prominently at the front entrance of each school, and available in family resource and youth services centers, ensuring that parents and guardians of all students from preschool through twelfth grade receive this important information annually.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/26/2026)

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