Bill
H 586
Overview: H 586, An Act relative to type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students, Hearing scheduled for 12/08/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Wr
Overview: H 586, An Act relative to type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students, Hearing scheduled for 12/08/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only, Introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to ensure that parents and guardians of students with type 1 diabetes have access to comprehensive and up-to-date information about the condition, its management, and the resources available to support their child's health and education.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents and guardians of students
- Mandates that the materials cover topics such as symptoms, treatment, management, and the rights of students with type 1 diabetes in the school setting
- Ensures that the materials are made available in multiple languages and are easily accessible to all families
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Parents and guardians of students with type 1 diabetes, who will have access to important information to support their child's health and education
- Students with type 1 diabetes, who may benefit from increased awareness and understanding among their families and school communities
- The state Departments of Education and Health, which will be responsible for developing and distributing the informational materials
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the hearing stage, with a hearing scheduled for December 8, 2025. The next step would be for the committee to vote on the bill and potentially send it to the full legislature for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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