School boards; student diabetes care & management in schools, division wide plan required.

This legislation requires every Virginia school division to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the care and management of students with diabetes. Schools must ensure that at least two employees per school are trained to provide necessary assistance, such as administering insulin or glucagon, if a full-time school nurse is unavailable. This mandate aims to improve student safety and inclusivity by ensuring that children with diabetes can safely participate in all school activities without needing to be excluded due to their medical condition. For Arlington Public Schools, this policy formalizes existing support systems and guarantees that staff readiness becomes a standardized, division-wide requirement, ultimately providing parents with greater peace of mind and ensuring consistent medical coverage for students across all grade levels.