Greater Clark County School Corporation |
Bylaws & Policies |
5330.02 - CARE OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES
A diabetes management and treatment plan shall be prepared and implemented for a student with diabetes for use during school hours or at a school-related event or activity. The plan shall be developed by:
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the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student’s diabetes treatment; and |
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the student’s parent/legal guardian. |
A diabetes management and treatment plan shall:
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identify the health care services or procedures the student should receive at school; |
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evaluate the student’s ability to manage his/her level of understanding of the student’s diabetes; |
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be signed by the student’s parent/legal guardian and the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student’s diabetes treatment. |
The parent/legal guardian of a student with diabetes shall submit a copy of the student’s diabetes management and treatment plan to the school nurse for review:
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before or at the beginning of a school year; |
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at the time the student enrolls, if the student is enrolled in school after the beginning of a school year; or |
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as soon as practicable following a diagnosis of diabetes for the student. |
An individualized health plan shall be developed for each student with diabetes while the student is at school or participating in a school activity. The school’s registered nurse may develop a student’s individualized health plan in collaboration with:
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the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student’s diabetes treatment to the extent practicable; |
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the school principal; |
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the student’s parent/legal guardian; |
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one (1) or more of the student’s teachers. |
A student’s individualized health plan shall incorporate the components of the student’s management and treatment plan.
The Board is not liable for civil damages as a result of a student’s self-administration of medication for an acute or chronic disease or medical condition except for an act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
I.C. 20-34-5
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