CHAPTER 5.00 - STUDENTS

5.17 Student Injuries And Illness

The following procedures shall be followed when a student is injured or becomes ill at school:

(1) First aid shall be administered by the nearest person with first-aid training.

(2) The student’s parent(s) or legal guardian shall be notified immediately of any serious injury.

(3) The family physician shall be notified and his/her instructions followed if the parent(s) or legal guardian, or a responsible adult member of the family cannot be reached.

(5) A student shall be taken to the emergency room of the nearest hospital when a life-threatening situation occurs. Discretion shall be used in moving a critically injured student without medical advice.

(7) A serious injury to a student shall be reported immediately to the principal who shall make a prompt report by telephone to the Superintendent or designee.

(8) An accident report shall be filed when an injury occurs, including a detailed description of the accident and a list of witnesses.

(9) An insurance report shall be prepared if an injury is covered by insurance.

(10) The teacher, principal or nurse shall isolate a student who becomes ill while at school until the student can be removed to his/her home. A student shall be evaluated and sent home, if necessary.

(11) A student who has had a serious communicable disease, as defined in the School Health Services Plan shall present a statement from a physician licensed by the state of Florida before being readmitted to classes. A student not attended by a physician may be readmitted if the principal, in his/her judgement, finds the student has met the criteria for readmission as established by the County Health Department.

(12) No internal medicine of any kind may be given to a student without the written permission of the parent(s), as defined by Florida Statutes.

(13) In an emergency situation, school personnel shall contact emergency services in the interest of student health.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1000.21, 1001.43, 1006.07, 1006.08, 1014.06, F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): October 9, 2001; April 8, 2003; February 9, 2010; October 11, 2022

Formerly: