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School and Daycare

How do I find specific state laws governing insulin administration in school? I cannot find any law or statute as I search the state government web sites. I assume it is under the Department of Public Instruction?

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I am wondering how exactly to deal with my son’s school. He went to this same school last year with out a problem with the monitor and such being left in the classroom. Now the school is refusing to let the glucagon shot to even be in the school building.

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My five son year old has type 1 diabetes, we live in a rural area, and the daycare will not attend to my child. They will not do anything besides call 911 if he falls ill — no readings, no shots, nothing. The daycare claims it’s because of insurance reasons. Is this legal?

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There is a 14 year old student with type 1 diabetes in my school frequently checks his blood sugar, and wants to give insulin with each blood sugar check. Is there a maximum amount of insulin that can be given? How often should he check his blood sugar during school hours?

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My son has a diabetes care plan, emergency action plan and doctors orders in place, and an IEP for his autism. However, I have been reviewing your sample 504 plans, and they seem much more comprehensive and include an introductory clause about diabetes and numbers for optimal learning. Can my son have both an IEP and 504 plan in place?

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I was advised that my daughter can no longer attend the preschool for her condition is seen as dangerous. I was advised that family would have to administer her insulin. I am most interested in finding out if it is illegal for the school to refuse to assist her with her insulin shots. Are there any laws that protect smaller children?

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I have a student with diabetes and down syndrome. Because of severe behavioral issues, we are exploring the possibility that this student may also have PDD (pervasive developmental disorder) which is commonly treated with stimulant medication. Would a stimulant interfere with insulin treatment? Would a stimulant even be a possibility for us because of his diabetes?

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The high school principal has told my son that he will get a referral for detention if his blood sugar is over 240 mg/dl [13.3 mmol/L] like it has been twice, so far. How should I handle this?

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What are the long-term consequences that diabetes will have on the life of my granddaughter, diagnosed at age two? What might happen to her at school since Ontario schools provide little support?

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My daughter’s school wants to drop my daughter’s 504 plan. What can I do about this?

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