(a) Upon written request of a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and authorization by the treating physician of the student, a student in the classroom, in another area designated at the school, on school grounds, or at a school-related activity may:
(1) Perform blood glucose checks;
(2) Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses;
(3) Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and
(4) Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions.
(b) A student shall have access to a private area to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions upon request of the parent or guardian of a student, as outlined in the student's health plan.
(c) A public school employee may volunteer to be trained to administer and may administer glucagon to a student with Type 1 diabetes in an emergency situation as permitted under § 17-87-103(11).
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
§ 6-18-701. Physical examinations — Individualized healthcare plans
§ 6-18-703. School-based health clinics
§ 6-18-706. School nurse — Definition
§ 6-18-707. Prescription asthma inhaler or auto-injectable epinephrine — Definitions
§ 6-18-708. Health and safety in public schools
§ 6-18-709. Annual reports of school nurse statistics required
§ 6-18-710. Student athlete concussion education — Definition
§ 6-18-711. Administration of medication for diabetes
§ 6-18-713. Student sudden cardiac arrest education — Definition
§ 6-18-715. Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act — Definition