Senate Bill No. 26, introduced by Senators Boudreaux and Edmonds, aims to enhance awareness and understanding of type 1 diabetes among students and their families in Louisiana. The bill mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to develop informational materials regarding type 1 diabetes, which will then be provided to the state Department of Education. The Department of Education is responsible for disseminating this information to local public school boards, ensuring that it reaches all prekindergarten, elementary, and secondary students.

Furthermore, the bill requires each local school board to distribute the type 1 diabetes information to parents and legal guardians upon student enrollment and annually thereafter. This distribution can occur through school websites or electronic means. The information must cover various aspects of type 1 diabetes, including descriptions of the condition, associated risk factors and warning signs, the importance of early screening, and recommendations for consulting healthcare providers. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2025.