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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Frank A. Moran

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act providing for diabetes management in schools.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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An Act providing for diabetes management in schools.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

The last paragraph of section 54B of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following 2 sentences:- In the case of a student who is unable to self-administer a glucose monitoring test or insulin delivery system pursuant to department of public health regulations, a school nurse or school physician may delegate authority to administer the test or system to other school personnel or a responsible adult in a manner consistent with department of public health regulations regarding a school nurse’s administration of prescription medication. Glucose monitoring tests and insulin delivery systems may be administered in a classroom if a school nurse or school physician, in consultation with the relevant teacher, deems the administration appropriate.