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VA HB1301

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Thomas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each school board to develop and implement a divisionwide plan for the care of students diagnosed with diabetes, effective beginning with the 2028-2029 school year

  • Permits students with diabetes to carry and use cell phones or smart devices to monitor glucose levels, communicate with parents, and contact healthcare providers about diabetes management

  • Authorizes trained unlicensed school employees to assist with insulin administration, glucagon administration, and insulin pump insertion/reinsertion, with immunity from civil liability for ordinary negligence

  • Mandates schools with diabetic students maintain minimum staffing of trained employees: at least two in buildings with 10+ staff, or at least one in smaller buildings

  • Requires the Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of the "Diabetes Management in Schools: Manual for Unlicensed Personnel" by January 1, 2028, with biennial reviews thereafter

Legislative Description

School boards; student diabetes care & management in schools, division wide plan required.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Appropriations: Elementary & Secondary Education2/11/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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