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PC 634

Para enmendar el Artículo 9.08 de la Ley 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de disponer que, toda Carta Circular que establezca la política pública del Departamento de Educación relacionada a los estudiantes con asma, diabetes u otras condiciones de salud que los afecten, tome en cuenta el contenido de la Ley 199-2015, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para la Atención de los Estudiantes con Diabetes Tipo 1 y Tipo 2 en las Instituciones Escolares Públicas y Privadas de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill requires Puerto Rico education policies on student asthma, diabetes, and other health conditions align with existing diabetes care law to ensure coordinated school health management.

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Bill Summary · PC 634

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 634 amends Puerto Rico's Education Reform Law (Law 85-2018) to require that all Department of Education circulars establishing public policy regarding students with asthma, diabetes, or other health conditions must incorporate and align with the existing Diabetes Care Law (Law 199-2015). The bill ensures comprehensive health management policies across different student health conditions within public and private schools.

Why is this important

Students with chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma require consistent, coordinated medical management during school hours to prevent serious health complications. Without alignment between different health-related policies, schools may face conflicting guidelines, leaving students and administrators uncertain about proper protocols. This amendment aims to create cohesive, evidence-based health policies that protect vulnerable student populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Implementing comprehensive health management policies across all schools requires trained personnel, medical supplies, and monitoring systems—costs that may burden already-stretched school budgets
  • Scope expansion ambiguity: The phrase "other conditions of salud" is open-ended, potentially requiring policies for numerous health conditions without specified funding or implementation timelines
  • Private school compliance: Mandating policies on private institutions raises questions about regulatory authority, implementation oversight, and whether private schools have adequate resources or personnel

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

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