Section 6-18-711 - Administration of medication for diabetes(a) Upon written request of a parent or guardian of a student with diabetes and authorization by the treating physician of the student, a student in the classroom, in another area designated at the school, on school grounds, or at a school-related activity may: (1) Perform blood glucose checks;(2) Administer insulin through the insulin delivery system the student uses;(3) Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and(4) Possess on his or her person the necessary supplies and equipment to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions.(b) A student shall have access to a private area to perform diabetes monitoring and treatment functions upon request of the parent or guardian of a student, as outlined in the student's health plan.(c) A public school employee may volunteer to be trained to administer and may administer glucagon to a student with Type 1 diabetes in an emergency situation as permitted under § 17-87-103(11).Amended by Act 2019, No. 757,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019.Added by Act 2015, No. 833,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.