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CS/CS/SB 958 — Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program
by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Health Policy Committee; and Senator Bernard
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill requires the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with school districts throughout the state, to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students. Within 90 days after July 1, 2025, the DOH must develop materials related to the early detection of Type 1 diabetes and post the materials on its website to be available to each early learning coalition, school district, and charter school.
The bill requires the DOH to develop a standardized methodology for each early learning coalition, school district, and charter school for the notification of the parents or guardians of voluntary prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Parents and guardians must be notified of the availability of the Type 1 diabetes early detection materials by September 30, 2025, and annually thereafter.
The bill also requires the informational materials on Tyle 1 diabetes to include, at minimum:
- A description of Type 1 diabetes.
- A description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes.
- A description of the process for screening students for early detection of Type 1 diabetes using a blood autoantibody test.
- A recommendation for further evaluation for students displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes or positive early detection screening results.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 115-0