MO SB211

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must develop diabetes care training guidelines by January 15, 2014, in consultation with health organizations and the state board of nursing.

School districts and charter schools may adopt training programs for school nurses and diabetes care personnel covering recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and insulin pump functions.

School districts must ensure minimum three trained diabetes care personnel per school with students with diabetes; employees cannot be penalized for refusing to volunteer for diabetes care training.

School nurses or trained diabetes care personnel may perform diabetes care functions including blood glucose checking, insulin administration, glucagon administration, and meal/activity management during regular school hours and all school-sponsored activities.

Students with diabetes may self-manage their condition throughout the school day and possess necessary supplies; physicians, nurses, and school employees are protected from liability for activities authorized under this act when performed with ordinary prudent care.