Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-6-319

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On and after August 1, 2025, if an LEA or public charter school provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to parents and guardians of students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12), then the LEA or public charter school shall also include the information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes published by the department of education pursuant to subsection (b).

(b) No later than July 31, 2025, the department of education, in cooperation with the department of health, shall develop and publish on its website, in a manner that permits an LEA or public charter school to download the publication for free, a publication containing the following minimum information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for distribution to parents and guardians of students in accordance with subsection (a):

(1) A description of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes;

(2) A description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes;

(3) A recommendation to a parent or guardian of a student displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes that such parent or guardian consult with the student's primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is appropriate;

(4) A description of the screening processes for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and of the significance of the stages of Type 1 diabetes; and

(5) A recommendation that, following a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, the parent or guardian consult with the student's primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

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