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Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
6.401
04/05/21
Student Health Services
Rescinds:
Issued:
6.401
12/03/18
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The major objective of student health services is to protect and promote the health of the student. This
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responsibility is shared by all individuals and agencies in the community.
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To obtain this objective:
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1. A safe, sanitary, healthful school environment shall be provided; and
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2. Basic principles of healthful living shall be taught.
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The student health services program¹ shall include:
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1. Identification of physical, mental or emotional characteristics of students which will prevent
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them from attaining their potentialities through public education;
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2. Evidence of a complete medical examination of every student entering school for the first time;
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3. Proof of immunization except those who are exempt by statute;
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4. A medical examination as directed by the TSSAA of every student prior to participation in
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interscholastic athletics;
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5. A cumulative health record;
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6. A record for each student which contains information as to how and where to contact parents
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in case of emergency;
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7. A report of each accident taking place while the student in under the jurisdiction of the school;
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8. Plan for taking care of sick or injured students;
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9. Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect;
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10. Plan for dealing with communicable diseases;
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11. Procedures for dispensing medication;
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12. Teacher referral of students for available health service; and
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13. Method for evaluating criteria, including the extent and use of available health services based
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upon the needs of students within the school.
Version Date: April 22, 2021
Student Health Services
6.401
Legal References
Cross References
1. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.08
Communicable Diseases 6.403
Medicines 6.405
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 6.401 | Issued Date: 04/05/21 |
|  | Student Health Services | Rescinds: 6.401 | Issued: 12/03/18 |