The bill aims to enhance diabetes management in schools by allowing school districts and charter schools to request prescriptions for glucagon, a medication used to treat severe hypoglycemia, from licensed healthcare providers. It authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense undesignated glucagon and permits schools to enter into agreements with manufacturers or suppliers to obtain glucagon at no cost or at reduced prices. Additionally, schools can seek monetary donations or grants to purchase glucagon. The bill outlines requirements for the storage and administration of glucagon, mandates parental notification after its administration, and provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for school personnel under certain conditions.

Key provisions include the requirement for trained school personnel to manage glucagon, the immediate accessibility of glucagon to those authorized to administer it, and the obligation to call for emergency assistance following its use. The Department of Health is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, ensuring that schools are equipped to handle diabetes emergencies effectively. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 597 Filed: 1002.20