Outline of the state of Arkansas
State
Arkansas
Addressed

Category
Chronic Conditions—Diabetes Plan

Category
Chronic Conditions—Diabetes Plan

State law addresses diabetes plans.

Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.23.008 Administration of Insulin and Glocacon to Arkansas Public School Students Diagnosed with Diabetes

4.00. General Requirements.

  • 4.01 Upon written request of a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and written authorization by the treating physician of the student, a student, in the classroom, in a designated area at the school, on school grounds, or at a school-related activity may:

  • 4.01.1 Perform blood glucose checks;

  • 4.01.2 Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses;

  • 4.01.3 Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and

  • 4.01.4 Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions.

  • 4.02 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.

Policy Type
Regulation

Arkansas Code 6-18-711. Administration of Medication for Diabetes

(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.

Policy Type
Statute