The bill proposes amendments to Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section 16-21-42, which focuses on the health and safety of students with diabetes in schools. The bill mandates that all school employees receive training in basic diabetes care, recognizing when a student with diabetes needs immediate or emergency medical attention, and knowing whom to contact in an emergency. It also specifies that delegated care aides receive training to assist students with diabetes according to their individual care plans. This includes tasks such as checking blood glucose levels, recognizing and responding to symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, estimating carbohydrates in meals, administering insulin, and responding to emergencies, including administering glucagon and calling 911.

The bill further outlines that initial training for delegated care aides should be provided by a licensed healthcare provider with expertise in diabetes or a certified diabetic educator, and should be updated annually or when a student's care plan changes. It also allows schools to maintain a supply of glucagon for emergencies, which can be administered by a school nurse or delegated care aide when necessary. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide an information sheet to any school employee or designee transporting a student with diabetes, detailing potential emergencies and appropriate responses. The definitions of "delegated care aide" and "diabetes care plan" are clarified within the bill. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.