The proposed bill mandates that Arkansas schools provide specific educational information regarding Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes when disseminating other health-related information to parents and guardians of K-12 students. The new requirements include a description of both types of diabetes, associated risk factors and warning signs, recommendations for consulting a primary care provider if warning signs are present, details on screening processes, and advice on developing a treatment plan following a diagnosis.

To facilitate this initiative, the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, is tasked with developing and distributing the necessary educational materials to school districts and making them available on their websites. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the diabetes-related information provided is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as a medical diagnosis.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1580 Original - 2-25-2025 01:40 PM: 6-18-711
Old version HB1580 V2 - 3-19-2025 03:02 PM: 6-18-711
HB 1580: 6-18-711
Act 801: 6-18-711