The bill establishes a Type 1 diabetes early detection program by creating a new section, 381.992, in the Florida Statutes. The Department of Health is tasked with developing informational materials aimed at parents and guardians of students to facilitate the early detection of Type 1 diabetes. These materials will be made available through the department's website and distributed to early learning coalitions, school districts, and charter schools. The department is required to develop these materials by July 1, 2025, and to implement a standardized notification process for parents of prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students regarding the availability of these resources by September 30, 2025, and annually thereafter. The information provided will include descriptions of Type 1 diabetes, associated risk factors and warning signs, screening processes, and recommendations for further evaluation.

Additionally, the bill amends section 1002.53 of the Florida Statutes to require early learning coalitions to notify parents and guardians annually about the availability of the Type 1 diabetes early detection materials. This amendment ensures that parents enrolling their children in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program are informed about these important resources. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 958 c2: 1002.53
S 958 e1: 1002.53
S 958 er: 1002.53