- New York State Center for School Health
- Content Area
Diabetes
NYSED Memos
Expanded Methods of Administration of Glucagon (NYSED 8/2021)
Effective August 2, 2021, Education Law § 921 was amended to allow trained unlicensed personnel to administer glucagon by any route, including intra-nasally and by other routes of administration that may become available in the future.
Clarification on Insulin Pumps (NYSED 3/2012)
Clarifies the role of medically unlicensed school personnel in pump management
Training of Unlicensed Individuals in the Injection of Glucagon in Emergency Situations (NYSED 3/2004)
Glucagon Meeting - NYS Office of Professions (NYSED 7/2003)
School Executive's Bulletin - Blood Glucose Monitoring (EMSC 1/2001)
Students must be allowed to test their blood glucose anytime and anywhere, and school staff may assist with this task.
See Also:
- Laws & Commissioner's Regulations - Diabetes
- Diabetes Resource Page
- Medication Resource Page
The Guidelines for Medication Management In Schools contain specific sections on BG testing, insulin, and glucagon in schools.
Page Updated 12/12/22