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GA HB879
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Brooks Coleman
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AI Summary
- Requires the Georgia Department of Education, in conjunction with the Georgia Association of School Nurses, to develop diabetes care training guidelines for school employees by August 1, 2012, covering topics such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin and glucagon administration, insulin pump operation, and emergency recognition
- Mandates that each local board of education ensure at least two volunteer school employees ("trained diabetes personnel") are trained in diabetes care at every school attended by a student with diabetes; employees cannot be penalized for refusing to volunteer
- Parents or guardians must submit a physician-developed diabetes medical management plan to the school, which the school is required to review and implement; a school nurse or trained diabetes personnel must be on site during regular school hours to provide care
- Authorizes students with diabetes, upon written parental request and per their management plan, to self-monitor blood glucose, administer insulin, treat hypo/hyperglycemia, and carry all necessary supplies on their person at all times in any school setting
- Grants civil liability immunity to physicians, nurses, school employees, local school systems, and state chartered special schools for actions taken under this law when performed as a reasonably prudent person would act; extends the same immunity to private schools that voluntarily comply
Legislative Description
Elementary and secondary education; care of students with diabetes in school; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2012
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/24/2012
Health and Human Services2/3/2012
Full Bill Text
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