Massachusetts H652 allows trained school nurses to administer diabetes medication in classrooms.

Massachusetts H652 provides for diabetes management in schools by allowing trained and licensed school nurses to administer glucose monitoring and insulin delivery in classrooms. This applies if the student’s family and physician deem it appropriate. Students with diabetes will be placed in classrooms with a health or instructional assistant supporting other students. The bill also allows school nurses to delegate the authority to administer treatment for low blood sugar and monitor symptoms to a health aide, under supervision.

Massachusetts H652 allows trained school nurses to administer diabetes medication in classrooms.

Massachusetts H652 provides for diabetes management in schools by allowing trained and licensed school nurses to administer glucose monitoring and insulin delivery in classrooms. This applies if the student’s family and physician deem it appropriate. Students with diabetes will be placed in classrooms with a health or instructional assistant supporting other students. The bill also allows school nurses to delegate the authority to administer treatment for low blood sugar and monitor symptoms to a health aide, under supervision.