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Virginia Department of Education

Information on this page is provided by the Office of Student Services.

Staff Contacts

Student & School Support

Health & Medical

School health programs in Virginia public schools support the physical and emotional well being of students through school nursing services, health education covering a range of developmentally appropriate topics and other services that promote a healthy learning environment.

Anaphylaxis / Epinephrine

Resources for policy development, training and meeting the needs of students experiencing an anaphylactic emergency in Virginia Public Schools.

School Health Advisory Boards (SHAB)

Each Virginia public school board establishes a school health advisory board consisting of representation from parents, students, health professionals, educators and others.

Medicaid and Schools

School divisions can submit reimbursement claims to Medicaid for some services provided to students.

H1N1 Influenza A & Virginia Public Schools

Access to up-to-date resources and information about swine influenza and the steps schools should take to safeguard the health of students and staff. Now Available – Videos for parents and educators featuring official guidance and practical measures to slow the spread of H1N1 influenza in schools.

School Nurse Professional Development

• Online Orientation for School Nurses – A School Health Services Resource from the Virginia Department of Education

Immunization Information

• General Immunizations – from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Immunization
• Seasonal Influenza – from the Virginia Department of Health

School Entrance Physical Exam Form

• School Entrance Physical Exam Form (PDF) and Instructions (PDF)

Guidelines for Seizure Management

• Guidelines for Seizure Management (PDF)
• Sample Seizure Action Plan/Medication Permission Form (PDF)

Other Forms

• Asthma Action Plan – from the Virginia Asthma Coalition
• Certificate of Religious Exemption (PDF)
• Cumulative Health Record (PDF)
• Annual Scoliosis Report  (PDF)  |  (Word)
• Regulations for Scoliosis Screening
• Summary of Screening of Vision and Hearing Report  (PDF)  |  (Word)
• Virginia Physical Inspection of Students (PDF)
• VA Diabetes Medical Management School Forms – from the Virginia Diabetes Council

Publications

• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Guidelines for Schools (PDF)
• Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel (PDF) – from the Virginia Department of Health
• First Aid Guide for School Emergencies (PDF)
• Guidelines for Managing Asthma in Virginia Schools (PDF)
• Homebound Instructional Services Guidelines (PDF) – revised February 2012
• Model Homebound Instruction Medical Certification of Need form (PDF) – revised February 2012
• Manual for the Training of Public School Employees in the Administration of Medication (PDF) – revised June 2012
• Manual for Training of Public School Employees in the Administration of Insulin and Glucagon (PDF) – revised November 2011
• Model Guidelines for School Attendance for Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (PDF)
• MRSA Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Pandemic Influenza Plan Guidelines for Virginia Public Schools – revised May, 2008 (PDF)
• Pandemic Influenza Planning for Schools: Social Distancing Strategies by Pandemic Phase (PDF)
• The School Nurse institute Partnership (SNIP): A Statewide Collaborative for Improving School Health Services in Virginia (PDF)

Specialized Health Care Procedures Manual (by chapter)

• Introduction (PDF)
• Circulatory System (PDF)
• Endocrinology (Diabetes) (PDF)
• Gastrointestinal System (PDF)
• Musculoskeletal System and Mobility Care (PDF)
• Neurological System (PDF)
• Respiratory System (PDF)
• Special Care Issues (PDF)
• Urinary System (PDF)
• Appendix A (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)

Virginia School Health Guidelines Manual (by chapter)

• Forward - School Health Guidelines (PDF)
• School Health Programs
  • The Components of a School Health Program (PDF)
  • Developing a Program: Infrastructure and the Planning Process (PDF)
  • Parent and Community Involvement (PDF)
• School Health Services
  • Overview (PDF)
  • Conducting Health Assessments (PDF)
  • Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) and Medicaid/CMSIP (PDF)
  • Implementing Special Education: Students With Special Needs (PDF)
  • General Guidelines for Administering Medication in School (PDF)
  • Infectious Disease Control (PDF)
  • Other School Health Services (PDF)
  • Health Education (PDF)
  • Healthful Environment (PDF)
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: Code of Virginia (PDF); Superintendent’s Memos and etc. (PDF)
  • Appendix B: First Aid Guide for School Emergencies (PDF)
  • Appendix C: Universal Precautions and Infectious Diseases (PDF)
  • Appendix D: Required Forms (PDF)
  • Appendix E: Sample Forms (PDF)
• Index to the School Health Guidelines (PDF)

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