HF2137 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Development and dissemination of informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents of children in preschool programs required.

Related bill: SF2873

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House of Representatives bill (H.F. No. 2137) seeks to require the development and distribution of informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents of children enrolled in preschool programs.

Key provisions include:
- The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioners of Health and Education, must develop these materials.
- The materials must be posted on the department's website by October 1, 2025.
- Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, school districts and charter schools offering preschool programs must provide this information to parents at least once per school year.
- The materials must include details on type 1 diabetes, its risk factors and warning signs, screening recommendations, the screening process, and guidance on seeking medical care and developing a treatment plan if a child is diagnosed.
- The bill applies to preschool programs including school readiness programs, school readiness plus programs, and voluntary prekindergarten programs.

The goal of the bill is to improve early awareness and detection of type 1 diabetes among young children.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy