HB 3465
Relating to type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of public and public charter school students
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia State Board of Education to create and distribute informational materials about type 1 diabetes to the parents and guardians of students attending public and public charter schools. The materials will cover a description of the condition, risk factors, and warning signs, as well as recommendations for seeking medical attention. The board must also establish guidelines for developing individual diabetes care plans in collaboration with relevant health and education agencies.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education must develop guidelines for individual diabetes care plans.
- The State Board of Education must create informational materials for parents and guardians about type 1 diabetes.
- These materials must be made available through the West Virginia Department of Education website.
- County boards of education and charter schools must provide access to the materials to parents annually.
- The materials must include information on type 1 diabetes, risk factors, warning signs, and recommended medical consultation.
- School nurses must involve parents, students, healthcare providers, and school personnel in developing care plans.
- Care plans must be regularly reviewed.
- The guidelines must align with the American Diabetes Association's recommendations.
Who is affected
- Parents and guardians of public and public charter school students
- Students with type 1 diabetes
- West Virginia public and public charter schools
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