Decisions about the proper educational placement of a student with HIV infection shall be based on, among other things, the student's behavior, neurologic development and physical condition. A regular evaluation of the placement decision shall be conducted to assess changes in the student's physical condition.
In the event a student with HIV infection qualifies for services as a child with disabilities under state and federal law, the procedures for determining the appropriate educational placement in the least restrictive environment shall be used in lieu of this policy. Procedures shall be developed to insure confidentiality during the staffing process and in delivery of services to the disabled child.
Neither this policy nor the placement of a student in any particular program shall preclude the administration from taking any temporary actions including removal of a student from the classroom as deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the student, other students, and staff, if the student is posing an unacceptable risk of transmission of a disease.
In all proceedings related to this policy, the district shall respect the student's right to privacy. The superintendent shall initiate procedures to insure that all medical information will be held in strict confidence. Any school staff member who violates confidentiality shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures.
Revised: October 10, 2005
Adopted: November 14, 2005
Adoption Date: November 14, 2005
Last Revised: October 10, 2005
| Cross References: | AC-E-1 – Notice of Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity |
| EBBA – Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission (Handling Body Fluids) | |
| IHBA – Special Education/Programs for Handicapped/Disabled/Exceptional Students | |
| JB – Equal Educational Opportunities | |
| JEC, Student Admissions to/Withdrawal from School | |
| JHD, Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance | |
| JLCA – Student Health Services and Requirements | |
| JRA/JRC, Student Records/Release of Information on Students | |