This bill amends South Dakota law to authorize students diagnosed with diabetes to possess and self-administer diabetes medications while on school property or at school-related events. The bill modifies existing definitions in Section 13-32-10 to include "medication" as encompassing insulin and other diabetes medications, alongside inhaled bronchodilators and auto-injectable epinephrine. It also clarifies the roles of "parent" and "school" within the context of these provisions.

In Section 13-32-11, the bill outlines the conditions under which a student may self-administer diabetes medications. These conditions include having a diagnosis from a licensed health care provider, obtaining written authorization from a parent, and providing a detailed statement from a physician that confirms the student's diagnosis and ability to manage their medication. The bill also includes a liability release for the school district or nonpublic school, protecting them from injury claims related to the student's self-administration of medication, except in cases of willful misconduct.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/26/2026: 13-32-10, 13-32-11
House Health and Human Services Engrossed, 02/03/2026: 13-32-10, 13-32-11
Enrolled, 02/26/2026: 13-32-10, 13-32-11