20-5-412. Definition -- parent-designated adult -- administration of glucagon -- training. (1) As used in 20-5-413 and this section, "parent-designated adult" means a school district employee, selected by a parent or guardian of a diabetic student, who voluntarily agrees to administer glucagon to the student.
     (2) A parent or guardian of a diabetic student may designate an adult to administer glucagon to the student as provided in subsection (3). Written proof of the designation by a parent or guardian and acceptance of the designation by the parent-designated adult must be filed with the school district.
     (3) A parent-designated adult may administer glucagon to a diabetic student in an emergency situation. The glucagon must be provided by the parent or guardian of the student.
     (4) A parent-designated adult must be trained in recognizing hypoglycemia and the proper method of administering glucagon. Training must be provided by a health care professional, as defined in 33-36-103, or a recognized expert in diabetic care selected by the parent or guardian. Written documentation of the training received by the parent-designated adult must be filed with the school district.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 421, L. 2003.