Outline of the state of Utah
State
Utah
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Category
Chronic Conditions—Diabetes Plan

Category
Chronic Conditions—Diabetes Plan

State law addresses diabetes plans.

Utah Code 53G-9-504 Administration of glucagon -- Training of volunteer school personnel -- Authority to use glucagon -- Immunity from liability.

(2) (a) A public school shall within a reasonable time after receiving a glucagon authorization train tw

(1) As used in this section, “glucagon authorization” means a signed statement from a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes: (a) certifying that glucagon has been prescribed for the student; (b) requesting that the student's public school identify and train school personnel who volunteer to be trained in the administration of glucagon in accordance with this section; and (c) authorizing the administration of glucagon in an emergency to the student in accordance with this section. (2)(a) A public school shall, within a reasonable time after receiving a glucagon authorization, train two or more school personnel who volunteer to be trained in the administration of glucagon, with training provided by the school nurse or another qualified, licensed medical professional.

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Utah Code 53G-9-506 Diabetes medication -- Possession -- Self-administration.

(2) A public school shall permit a student to possess or possess and self-administer diabetes medication if: (a) the student's parent or guardian signs a statement: (i) authorizing the student to possess or possess and self-administer diabetes medication; and (ii) acknowledging that the student is responsible for, and capable of, possessing or possessing and self-administering the diabetes medication; and (b) the student's health care provider provides a written statement that states: (i) it is medically appropriate for the student to possess or possess and self-administer diabetes medication and the student should be in possession of diabetes medication at all times; and (ii) the name of the diabetes medication prescribed or authorized for the student's use.

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