Students with AIDS/ARC

Abstract:
Under this sample policy, a child diagnosed as infected with AIDS/ARC will be immediately removed from classroom attendance until evaluated by an AIDS/ARC TEAM. This team will consist of the school physician and nurse, the pupil's teacher or prospective teacher, the parents or guardian, the child's physician, the School Health Consultant of the New Hampshire State Department of Education, and the school principal. The team shall review each case individually and shall recommend regular classroom placement or an appropriate educational program to the superintendent of schools. This process is to be accomplished in a timely manner, and when possible, not to exceed ten school days. The policy allows for temporary exclusion of an infected child during outbreaks of communicable disease for his/her protection. Lack of toilet training, open oozing sores, biting or any irresponsible behavior that might result in transmission are listed as grounds for exclusion. Those with a need to know may be informed of the infection.


Date Published: 5/1/1989

Pages: 2

Location Code: 5139