The bill establishes a Type 1 diabetes early detection program by creating a new section, 381.992, in the Florida Statutes. It mandates the Department of Health to collaborate with school districts to develop and disseminate informational materials aimed at parents and guardians of students regarding the early detection of Type 1 diabetes. These materials will be made available through the department's website and will include descriptions of Type 1 diabetes, associated risk factors and warning signs, screening processes, and recommendations for further evaluation for students showing warning signs or positive screening results. The department is required to develop these materials by July 1, 2025, and to implement a standardized notification methodology for early learning coalitions, school districts, and charter schools by September 30, 2025.

Additionally, the bill amends section 1002.53 of the Florida Statutes to require early learning coalitions to annually notify parents and guardians about the availability of the Type 1 diabetes early detection materials. This notification is part of the broader effort to ensure that parents are informed about the resources available for the early detection of Type 1 diabetes in their children. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 723 c2: 1002.53