Why 3/5: Mandates significant operational changes for schools and the Department of Education, but with a future effective date of 2027-2028.
School boards will be required to develop and implement divisionwide plans for student diabetes care by the 2027–2028 school year, ensuring trained staff and expanding students' rights to use personal devices for health management. The Department of Education will also update its diabetes management manual and provide informational materials for parents on diabetes.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102347D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Education
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB624)
Referred to committee
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
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House subcommittee offered
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Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
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Incorporated by Education (HB1301-Thomas) (Voice Vote)
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