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This bill aims to enhance diabetes medical care and management for students in public elementary and secondary schools by establishing clear guidelines and responsibilities. It defines key terms and requires school boards to develop and implement a division-wide plan for the care of students with diabetes, ensuring that training for school staff is tailored to specific school needs and that procedures are in place for administering insulin and glucagon, including by trained unlicensed employees. The bill also permits students to self-manage certain aspects of their diabetes care, such as checking blood glucose levels and using insulin pumps, and allows them to use cell phones or smart devices for diabetes-related monitoring and communication. Furthermore, it clarifies that trained school employees who assist with diabetes care are protected from civil liability for ordinary negligence and are exempt from certain nursing practice requirements, while also allowing employees to decline non-emergency health-related services. The Department of Education is tasked with reviewing and updating a manual for unlicensed personnel involved in diabetes care and providing technical assistance to school boards, as well as developing informational materials for parents about diabetes.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1301