House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Further amends GS 115C-375.3 to require the governing bodies of public school units, instead of local boards of education and boards of directors of charter schools to: (1) require the implementation of the procedures that are in the guidelines for the development and implementation of individual diabetes care plans; and (2) make available necessary information and staff development in order to support and assist students with diabetes according to their individual care plans. Changes the statute’s catchline and makes technical changes.

Amends GS 115C-150.12C (applicable to schools for deaf and blind students), GS 115C-238.66 (applicable to regional schools), and GS 116-239.8 (applicable to laboratory schools) to require compliance with GS 115C-375.3, including the guidelines for individual diabetes care plans adopted by the State Board of Education for assisting and supporting students enrolled in the school with diabetes and the annual notification requirements related to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes awareness. Makes conforming organizational changes.

Amends the appropriation to the Department of Public Instruction so that it is for the 2026-27 (was, 2025-26) fiscal year.

Changes the act’s effective date to July 1, 2026 (was, 2025), applicable beginning with 2026-27 (was, 2025-26) school year.