Students: Communicable Diseases

Abstract:
If a staff member has reason to believe a student may have a communicable disease, the principal is notified immediately. The principal must contact the student's parents to discuss the situation. If there has been a medical evaluation, the principal must determine whether the student should be attending school. If there has not been an evaluation, the principal may initiate one if necessary. The review shall be in cooperation with the student's parents, the student's physician, the school nurse, and a school district selected physician. Upon completion of the review, the principal shall consult with the superintendent to determine the action to be taken. If exclusion is necessary, appropriate educational services will be provided to the student. If the student remains in school, procedures will be undertaken to protect the student from aggravation of the disease and to minimize the risk of transmission to others.


Date Published: 2/24/1987

Pages: 4

Location Code: 5090