Act 117

Parental Education of Type 1 Diabetes

On October 29, 2024, Act 117 was signed into law in Pennsylvania. This law, which is effective December 29, 2024, added section 1414.12, related Type 1 Diabetes Education Parental Notification to the Public School Code. Act 117 enables the Department of Health (DOH) to develop informational materials for parents and guardians about Type 1 Diabetes. Under Act 117, the informational materials must be updated periodically as necessary and must be made available on DOH’s public website. Additionally, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, a school entity or non-public school must make this material available in writing, electronically, or on the school entity or non-public school’s public website to the parent or guardian of a student when the student first enrolls in elementary school and again when a student enters grade six.  

Pertaining to this Act:  A “school entity” shall mean a school district, area career and technical school, charter school, regional charter school, cyber charter school or intermediate unit. A nonpublic school shall mean a nonprofit school, other than a school entity, located in this Commonwealth where a resident of this Commonwealth may legally fulfill the compulsory attendance requirements of this ac

The following fact sheet was created under the requirements of Act 117 and is approved for use in Pennsylvania schools:

• Type 1 Diabetes Parent Fact Sheet

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/school-health/act-117.html