The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to enhance the support provided to parents and guardians of public and public charter school students diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It mandates the State Board of Education to develop and disseminate informational materials specifically addressing type 1 diabetes. These materials will be made accessible to county boards of education and public charter schools through the West Virginia Department of Education's website. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that these informational resources must be provided to parents or guardians at the time of their child's enrollment in elementary school and annually thereafter.

In addition to the creation of informational materials, the bill outlines specific content that should be included, such as descriptions of type 1 diabetes, associated risk factors and warning signs, and recommendations for parents to consult with healthcare providers if warning signs are observed. This initiative is designed to ensure that parents and guardians are well-informed about type 1 diabetes, enabling them to take appropriate actions for their children's health and well-being.

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Introduced Version: 18-2K-2