Section 3707.61 | Type 1 diabetes informational materials.
(A) The department of health shall create informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents, guardians, educators, and other persons having care or charge of children. The materials shall include pertinent information to inform and educate parents, guardians, educators, and other caretakers about type 1 diabetes in children, including the following:
(1) A description of type 1 diabetes;
(2) A description of type 1 diabetes risk factors and warning signs;
(3) A recommendation that the parents or guardian of a student who is displaying type 1 diabetes warning signs should immediately consult with the student's primary care provider to determine if immediate screening is appropriate;
(4) A description of the type 1 diabetes screening process, the significance of the three stages of type 1 diabetes, and the implications of test results identifying the presence of each stage;
(5) A recommendation that, following a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, the student's parents or guardian should consult with the student's primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including a properly qualified endocrinologist.
(B) The department shall make the informational materials available on its internet web site in a format suitable for easy downloading and printing.
Last updated August 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- September 30, 2025 – Enacted by House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 30, 2025 Version ]