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TN HB0515

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Gillespie

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • LEAs and public charter schools must include Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes information when distributing health materials to K-12 parents and guardians, effective August 1, 2025

  • Department of Education must develop and publish free downloadable diabetes information on its website by July 31, 2025, in cooperation with the Department of Health

  • Required publication must include descriptions of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, risk factors, warning signs, and screening processes

  • Parents of students showing diabetes warning signs must be advised to consult with the student's primary care provider about screening

  • Passed March 31, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on April 11, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to diabetes.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 172

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/25/2025
Education2/25/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee2/12/2025
Education2/5/2025

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