Sec. 168.008. INDEPENDENT MONITORING AND TREATMENT. In accordance with the student's individualized health plan, a school shall permit the student to attend to the management and care of the student's diabetes, which may include:
(1) performing blood glucose level checks;
(2) administering insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses;
(3) treating hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia;
(4) possessing on the student's person at any time any supplies or equipment necessary to monitor and care for the student's diabetes; and
(5) otherwise attending to the management and care of the student's diabetes in the classroom, in any area of the school or school grounds, or at any school-related activity.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1022 (H.B. 984), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 168 - Care of Students With Diabetes
Section 168.002. Diabetes Management and Treatment Plan
Section 168.003. Individualized Health Plan
Section 168.004. Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant
Section 168.005. Training for Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant
Section 168.006. Required Information for Certain Employees
Section 168.007. Required Care of Students With Diabetes
Section 168.008. Independent Monitoring and Treatment
Section 168.009. Immunity From Disciplinary Action or Liability