Amends existing law to provide that the board of trustees of each school district shall adopt a certain policy and to allow certain students to possess and use certain medications and supplies.
EDUCATION - Amends existing law to provide that the board of trustees of each school district shall adopt a certain policy and to allow certain students to possess and use certain medications and supplies.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that Idaho public school students with Type 1 Diabetes have the right to medical self-management of their disease on school property or at school-related activities. The legislation directs boards of trustees of each school district, including charter districts, to adopt policy permitting the self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and administration of diabetes medication at all times.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (34)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
House Third Reading
YEA (70)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Signed by Governor on 03/24/16 Session Law Chapter 184 Effective: 07/01/2016