The proposed bill, known as the Glucagon for Schools Act, aims to enhance the management of diabetes in schools by allowing for the prescription and administration of undesignated glucagon. It permits licensed health care providers to prescribe glucagon in the name of a school district or school, enabling schools to maintain a supply of this medication for emergencies. Trained school personnel are authorized to administer glucagon if a student's prescribed glucagon is unavailable or has expired. The bill also provides legal protections for health professionals and school personnel against liability when administering glucagon in good faith during emergencies.

Additionally, the bill mandates that schools have training programs for personnel to recognize and respond to diabetes-related emergencies, including administering glucagon. It requires schools to notify emergency services and the student's guardians after administering glucagon and encourages the presence of an easily accessible glucometer on-site. The legislation emphasizes the importance of a coordinated approach to diabetes care in schools, ensuring that all staff are equipped to support students with diabetes effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2L-1, 18-2L-2, 18-2L-3, 18-2L-4