We the undersigned support the “Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act” which will allow students with a Diabetes Medical Management Plan that covers diabetes management and is based on the orders of a diabetic health care provider to participate in school and school activities without requiring or pressuring a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes to provide their diabetes care at school or school-related activities.
It will also protect the school district, employees, agents of a school district, including health—care professionals who conduct training of volunteer school personnel or other volunteers designated as care providers, or volunteer care providers, from any damages resulting from his or her actions or inactions under this act.
Parents/Guardians find it extremely difficult to remain employed if they are constantly called to the school to make adjustments to their child’s blood glucose and diabetes care. This bill will assist the families to be self sufficient. It will also give children with diabetes more in-class educational time and let them know the school is supportive of their health.
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Reached 250 supporters
February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020
The growth of this petition has reached the threshold necessary to request a formal hearing with the committee chair. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present alongside these signatures to ensure our legislative targets understand the immediate need for this act.
February 21, 2020
I have spent the last few days in direct communication with legislative offices to clarify the liability language within the Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act. Several committee members have requested a formal breakdown of how these protections function for school staff and volunteer providers. Drafting these documents is the current priority to ensure the bill gains traction when the legislature reconvenes.
Reached 100 supporters
February 20, 2020
February 18, 2020
We need to hit the one hundred signature milestone to secure a formal meeting with the legislative committee representatives. Please direct the link to your local school board members to ensure our visibility grows before the next session begins.
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Finally some common sense for our kids in MS. Hope this goes through soon.
its about time this happens. working parents cant just leave their jobs every time a sugar level drops. please get this passed.
Schools acts like they aren't equipped but they just need the training. Keep the kids safe and in the classroom.
My son missed so much class time this year because I had to drive over there to check his pump. It really needs to change.
Our kids need several people trained to insure that they are "Diabetes-Safe" at school! We have several school districts in the state that do not have school nurses and we must have non-medical people trained to help students manage their diabetes at school. Your support is so important-thank you!
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We the undersigned support the “Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act” which will allow students with a Diabetes Medical Management Plan that covers diabetes management and is based on the orders of a diabetic health care provider to participate in school and school activities without requiring or pressuring a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes to provide their diabetes care at school or school-related activities.
It will also protect the school district, employees, agents of a school district, including health—care professionals who conduct training of volunteer school personnel or other volunteers designated as care providers, or volunteer care providers, from any damages resulting from his or her actions or inactions under this act.
Parents/Guardians find it extremely difficult to remain employed if they are constantly called to the school to make adjustments to their child’s blood glucose and diabetes care. This bill will assist the families to be self sufficient. It will also give children with diabetes more in-class educational time and let them know the school is supportive of their health.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020
The growth of this petition has reached the threshold necessary to request a formal hearing with the committee chair. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present alongside these signatures to ensure our legislative targets understand the immediate need for this act.
February 21, 2020
I have spent the last few days in direct communication with legislative offices to clarify the liability language within the Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act. Several committee members have requested a formal breakdown of how these protections function for school staff and volunteer providers. Drafting these documents is the current priority to ensure the bill gains traction when the legislature reconvenes.
Reached 100 supporters
February 20, 2020
February 18, 2020
We need to hit the one hundred signature milestone to secure a formal meeting with the legislative committee representatives. Please direct the link to your local school board members to ensure our visibility grows before the next session begins.
6 Comments
THANK YOU! Being a type 1 parent is stressful enough without the school calling me 3 times a week.
Finally some common sense for our kids in MS. Hope this goes through soon.
its about time this happens. working parents cant just leave their jobs every time a sugar level drops. please get this passed.
Schools acts like they aren't equipped but they just need the training. Keep the kids safe and in the classroom.
My son missed so much class time this year because I had to drive over there to check his pump. It really needs to change.
Our kids need several people trained to insure that they are "Diabetes-Safe" at school! We have several school districts in the state that do not have school nurses and we must have non-medical people trained to help students manage their diabetes at school. Your support is so important-thank you!
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THANK YOU! Being a type 1 parent is stressful enough without the school calling me 3 times a week.