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FL H0747

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Diabetes Advisory Council membership from 25 to 26 members and adds the Florida Academy of Family Physicians as a required representative.

  • Prohibits school districts from restricting diabetic student enrollment or school assignment based on diabetes diagnosis, lack of full-time nurse, or absence of trained diabetes personnel.

  • Authorizes students with written authorization from parent and physician to carry diabetic supplies and manage their diabetes independently at school, school-sponsored activities, and during transit.

  • Requires State Board of Education to adopt rules in cooperation with Department of Health regarding diabetes management, safety protocols, and training of school personnel in diabetes care.

  • Provides indemnification to school districts, county health departments, public-private partners, and their employees/volunteers from liability related to authorized student use of diabetic supplies and equipment.

Legislative Description

Treatment of Diabetes [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-57

5/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Education Policy Council3/29/2010
PreK-12 Policy2/5/2010

Full Bill Text

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