The proposed bill, HB2174, amends existing Arizona statutes to enhance the management of diabetes in schools by allowing school districts and charter schools to request a standing order for glucagon from qualified health professionals. This standing order enables schools to stock glucagon for emergency use, which can be administered by trained personnel, including school nurses and designated diabetes care assistants. The bill also mandates that any employee or contractor involved in implementing a diabetes management plan must provide written proof of training in glucagon administration, with training requirements to be renewed periodically.

Key changes from current law include the explicit authorization for schools to stock glucagon and the establishment of a standing order process. The bill clarifies the roles of various health professionals in prescribing glucagon and outlines the civil liability protections for those involved in administering glucagon in good faith. Additionally, it modifies the definitions of unprofessional conduct for licensed medical professionals regarding glucagon prescriptions, allowing them to prescribe without a prior examination if intended for school emergency use. Overall, the bill aims to improve the safety and health management of students with diabetes in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 36-2228, 36-2266, 13-3401, 32-1855.01, 32-1871
House Engrossed Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 36-2228, 36-2266, 13-3401, 32-1855.01, 32-1871
Chaptered Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 36-2228, 36-2266, 13-3401, 32-1855.01, 32-1871