, and unconsciousness. Hypoglycemia can result in seizures, brain
damage, or even death.
Accordingly, for the student to avoid the serious short and long term complications of
blood sugar levels that are either too high or too low, this Section 504 Plan, and the
accompanying Health Plan, must be carefully followed and strictly adhered to by
responsible school personnel.
OBJECTIVE/GOALS OF THIS PLAN
Both high blood sugar levels and low blood sugar levels affect the student’s ability to
learn as well as seriously endangering the student’s health. Blood glucose levels must
be maintained in the 90-180 range for optimal learning and testing of academic skills.
The student has a recognized disability, type 1 diabetes, that requires the
accommodations and modifications set out in this plan to ensure that the student has the
same opportunities and conditions for learning and academic testing as classmates, with
minimal disruption of the student’s regular school schedule and with minimal time away
from the classroom. Steps to prevent hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and to treat
these conditions if they occur, must be taken in accordance with this Plan and with the
student’s Health Care Plan, which is attached to this Section 504 Plan and incorporated
DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS PLAN
Authorized Diabetes Care Provider (ADCP): A school staff member who has received
training in the care of individuals with diabetes from a certified diabetes nurse educator,
a pediatric endocrinologist, or other diabetes medical specialist consistent with American
Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines as set out in the ADA National Standards for
Diabetes Self-Management Education and that includes instruction in: the unassisted
administration of glucagon and insulin shots and recording of results; understanding
physician instructions concerning drug dosage, frequency, and manner of administration;
applicable state regulations concerning drug storage, security, and record-keeping;
symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and the time within which glucagon or
insulin shots are to be administered to prevent adverse consequences; recommended
schedules and menus for meals and snacks, recommended frequency of and activities
in exercise periods, and actions to take if normal schedule is disrupted. Performing
finger-stick blood glucose testing urine ketone testing and recording the results; and the
appropriate steps to take when glucose level results are outside of the target ranges
indicated in the student’s Health Care Plan.
Diabetes Care Assistant Provider (DCAP): A staff member who has received training
that is consistent with ADA guidelines and that provides instruction in: recognizing the
symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; knowing the proper method for referring
a student who exhibits symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia to an ADCP; and
recommended schedules and menus for meals and snacks, recommended frequency of
and activities in exercise periods, and actions to take if normal schedule is disrupted.
Bus Driver Diabetes Care Provider (BDDCP): A bus driver who has received training that
is consistent with ADA guidelines and that provides instruction in: recognizing the
symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia; and knowing the appropriate steps to
take when glucose levels are creating emergency conditions.
Health Care Plan: A plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and, as appropriate, the Individuals With
Disabilities Education Act, which identifies the health care, needs of – and services to be
provided to – a student with diabetes. The student’s treating physician approves this
HEALTH CARE SUPERVISION
At least 4 adult staff members will receive training to be an Authorized Diabetes Care
Provider (ADCP), and an ADCP will be available at all times during school hours, during
extracurricular activities, and on field trips to oversee the student’s health care in
accordance with this Section 504 Plan and the student’s Health Care Plan, including
performing or overseeing 