Safe At School: Legal Protections for Students with Diabetes Recording-Safe At School: Legal Protections for Students with Diabetes

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The American Diabetes Association's Safe at School program and Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Endocrinology are hosting a series of webinars designed for school nurses. The webinar discussed legal protections for students with diabetes and the importance of school nurses in supporting them. The Safe at School program aims to protect the rights of students with diabetes and ensure their safety and fair treatment in school. The webinar emphasized the need for all school staff members to have basic knowledge of diabetes and know how to recognize and respond to diabetes emergencies. The school nurse is the primary provider of diabetes care, but other school personnel should be trained to perform diabetes care tasks when the nurse is not present. Students should also be permitted to provide self-care when they are capable, and the school nurse should support their transition to independence. The webinar also discussed federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which protect the rights of students with disabilities, including diabetes. State laws and regulations may vary, but must comply with the requirements of federal law. The webinar highlighted the importance of developing individualized plans for students with diabetes, such as a 504 plan or an individualized education program. The Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP) serves as the foundation for these plans and outlines the student's specific diabetes care needs and accommodations. The webinar also provided resources for training school staff on diabetes care and encouraged school nurses to advocate for students with diabetes and ensure their needs are met in school. In conclusion, the webinar emphasized the need for a collaborative approach among school nurses, parents, and school staff to support students with diabetes and create a safe and healthy school environment for them.

Keywords

American Diabetes Association

Safe at School program

Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

webinars

school nurses

legal protections

students with diabetes

diabetes care

federal laws

individualized plans