Lord Nash is expected to table the amendment to the Bill tomorrow, which is currently at the Committee stage at the House of Lords.
The amendment will mean that all schools will have a legal duty to make appropriate arrangements for supporting pupils with long-term health conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and asthma.
New statutory guidance will also be issued to schools next year.
It follows a campaign by Diabetes UK and other charities to introduce a legal duty on schools to support children with long-term health needs.
According to the charity, under the current system children with long-term health needs do not always get the additional support in school they need as a result of their condition.
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