Policy – District provides education to all school-age children but may deny admission for diseases harmful to others’ welfare. Management follows Colorado Department of Health guidelines; students with readily-transmissible disease symptoms temporarily excluded. Students complaining of illness referred to nurse, sent home after parent notification. Staff/volunteers notify nurse or principal upon learning of serious transmissible disease. Principal determines need-to-know staff after parent consultation. Medical information held strictly confidential; violators face disciplinary measures.
Read Full Policy- Last Reviewed/Revised: April 2011
- Last Adopted: July 12, 1989
Cross References:
- EBBA, Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission
- JLCA, Physical Examinations of Students
- JLCE, First Aid and Emergency Medical Care
- JRA/JRC, Student Records/Release of Information on Students