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HB 1301

School boards; student diabetes care & management in schools, division wide plan required.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Cherry and 2 co-sponsors

Virginia schools must establish diabetes care protocols including staff training, individualized management plans, and supply access for student diabetes management during school hours.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0287)
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Bill Summary · HB 1301

Legislative bill overview

HB 1301 requires Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to develop and implement comprehensive diabetes medical care and management protocols for students with diabetes. The bill likely mandates staff training, individualized care plans, and access to necessary diabetes management supplies and equipment during the school day.

Why is this important

Approximately 210,000 children in the U.S. have type 1 diabetes, and proper school-based management is critical to prevent dangerous blood sugar fluctuations, hospitalization, and long-term health complications. Schools currently have inconsistent policies for diabetes care, creating health risks and educational disruptions for affected students who spend 6+ hours daily in school environments.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation burden: Schools must fund staff training, hire or designate diabetes care coordinators, and purchase monitoring equipment and supplies, creating unfunded mandate concerns for already-strained budgets
  • Liability and medical oversight: Determining appropriate delegation of medical tasks (blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration) to non-medical school personnel raises questions about liability, legal authority, and parental consent frameworks
  • Scope and specificity: Bill language may be unclear regarding which school staff are responsible, what qualifications they need, how individual education/care plans are developed, and whether private school coverage is included

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

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