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Board reviews updated policies on physical screenings and medication; key changes clarify invasive exams, head‑lice handling and self‑carry rules
Summary
Staff proposed first readings for policy 5.35.1 (physical screenings/examinations) and 5.96 (medication at school) to define invasive vs. noninvasive screenings, streamline head‑lice procedures, require non‑expired meds, clarify emergency medication authority and adopt state statute guidance on student self‑carry.
Steve (surname not specified) and Rachel Barker presented proposed revisions to two student‑health policies during the April 7 work session: policy 5.35.1 on physical screenings and examinations and policy 5.96 on medication at school. Both items were presented for first reading; no board vote was taken at the work session.
On policy 5.35.1 staff clarified the difference between invasive and noninvasive screenings. They said invasive physical examinations would not be performed by…
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