Study that would update diabetes management policies in schools passed in General Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A study passed during the 2025 General Assembly session aims to clear up diabetes management policies in Virginia’s public schools.
If passed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Senate Bill 1303 will be studied by the School Health Services Committee to bring six related Virginia code sections together, creating one comprehensive code section that covers all the bases — with some amendments. Supporters say doing this would make diabetes management between a student, their parents, health-care providers and schools clearer. “When kids are in our care, we owe it to them to give them the best possible chances at being medically safe and getting an education,“ Senator Jeremy McPike
WRIC Capitol Connection By Allison Williams
Posted: Feb 28, 2025 / 08:01 PM EST
Updated: Mar 4, 2025 / 07:59 AM EST
