File: JHCCA
BLOOD-BORNE CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The attendance at school of students who suffer from or have been exposed to bloodborne diseases which are infectious or contagious, such as, but not limited to, Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency (AIDS), AIDS Related
Complex (ARC), Hepatitis B or C, and which may be transmitted by the exchange of body
secretions, shall be determined by the Superintendent on a case-by-case basis. The student
may be excluded from school and school related functions pending the Superintendent's
decision. The privacy rights of the student involved shall be respected in accordance with
Virginia law. The Superintendent shall adopt regulations setting forth the procedures to be
followed to effect this policy (see Administrative Directive - JHCCA-3/09).
Upon learning that a student may have been exposed to or has a condition related to
a bloodborne contagious or an infectious disease, the Superintendent/designee will consult
with the student's parent(s) and attending physician regarding the student's health condition
and convene immediately an advisory team to recommend a course of action. The
advisory team should include a representative of the Public Health Department, the
student's attending physician, and such other persons as deemed appropriate by the
Superintendent.
Pending the recommendation of the team and action by the
Superintendent/designee, the Superintendent/designee may take accommodating measures
to modify the student's activities and attendance at school, including granting period(s) of
limited attendance or excused absence, with special instructional arrangements. All
persons who possess any privileged medical information about students subject to this
policy shall be required to treat all proceedings, discussions, and documents as confidential
information, not subject to further disclosure except as permitted by law. Individuals will
be informed of the situation on a "need to know" basis with written consent of the
parent/guardian, except as otherwise provided for by law.
The parent(s) of the student and the student shall be advised of special services and
procedures which may be available under federal and state law, including, but not limited
to, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and provisions of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Such procedures and services, if any, will be
made available in coordination with the recommendation and the action of the
Superintendent/designee.
A student may appeal any action of the Superintendent/designee by filing an appeal
with the Chairman of the School Board. The Chairman shall convene a meeting of the
School Board and provide expedited consideration of the appeal. The decision of the
Board shall be considered final.
(continued)
3/09 RCPS
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
File: JHCCA
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Adopted:
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Legal Refs:
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, §§ 22.1-271.3, 22.1-272, 32.1-36.1,
32.1-45.2
Cross Refs:
Rockingham County Public Schools Administrative Directives:
-Blood-borne Contagious and/or Infectious Diseases, AD-JHCCA-6/09
-Administrative Guidelines for Health Care of Students, AD-JHC – 7/01
Rockingham County Public Schools Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure
Control Handbook
EBAB Possible Exposure to Viral Infections
JHCC Communicable Diseases
3/09 RCPS
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD