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HB 597

Diabetes Management in Schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fabián Basabe and 8 co-sponsors

Florida law authorizes trained school staff to manage student diabetes care during school hours with liability protections, enabling better health outcomes for diabetic students.

Chapter No. 2025-15
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Bill Summary · HB 597

Legislative bill overview

HB 597 establishes protocols for diabetes management in Florida schools, enabling trained school personnel to administer diabetes care and monitor students with diabetes during the school day. The bill clarifies liability protections for schools and staff acting in good faith to manage student diabetes conditions.

Why is this important

Approximately 200,000 school-age children in the U.S. have diabetes, and safe management during school hours is critical to their health and academic attendance. Without clear protocols and liability protections, schools may be hesitant to provide necessary care, leaving diabetic students at risk during the 6-7 hours they spend in school daily.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability and training standards: Questions remain about what level of training is "sufficient" for school personnel and whether liability protections adequately protect both schools and students if errors occur
  • Resource allocation: Schools must dedicate staff time and potentially purchase equipment/supplies for diabetes management, raising concerns about implementation costs in under-resourced districts
  • Medical oversight: Balancing school-based care with parental involvement and physician guidance—ensuring schools don't overstep into medical decision-making beyond their expertise

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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