AR HB1395

Students with diabetes may perform blood glucose checks, administer insulin, treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and possess necessary supplies in classrooms, designated school areas, or school-related activities upon written parental request and physician authorization.

Students with diabetes have access to private areas to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions upon parental request as outlined in the student's health plan.

Trained volunteer school personnel designated as care providers may administer glucagon and insulin to students with diabetes in emergency situations, with annual training required by a licensed registered nurse or health care professional.

School districts must maintain staffing ratios of at least one care provider per school with a full-time licensed nurse, or three care providers for schools without a full-time licensed nurse.

School districts, employees, and agents including trained care providers are provided liability protection for actions or inactions under this section, and districts may not require parents to provide diabetes care at school.