Health Mandates
Asthma Information:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.9 requires annual asthma education.
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.9 requires annual asthma education.
Additional resources can be found at:
http://pacnj.org
Epinephrine Training:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6 requires that school nurse designate, in consultation with the BOE, and train school employees who volunteer to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available at the scene. Protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine are available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/services/epi.pdf
Food Allergies Guidelines:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3-12.6 requires management of life-threatening food allergies in schools. Helps school districts and staff create safe environments for students with life-threatening food allergies. The guidelines are available at:
Guidelines for the Management of Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Schools (nj.gov)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Fact Sheet:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-42 requires public schools to annually distribute a fact sheet to parents of grade 7 students. The fact sheet is available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/hpv_brochure.pdf
Immunization Fact Sheet:
N.J.A.C.8:57-4 Immunization of pupils in schools regulations. These laws are effective tools for preventing outbreaks of contagious diseases. Information is available at:
implementation_guidance.pdf (nj.gov)
http://cdc.gov/vaccines/default.htm
TDAP Fact Sheet:
http://pacnj.org
Epinephrine Training:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6 requires that school nurse designate, in consultation with the BOE, and train school employees who volunteer to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available at the scene. Protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine are available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/services/epi.pdf
Food Allergies Guidelines:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3-12.6 requires management of life-threatening food allergies in schools. Helps school districts and staff create safe environments for students with life-threatening food allergies. The guidelines are available at:
Guidelines for the Management of Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Schools (nj.gov)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Fact Sheet:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-42 requires public schools to annually distribute a fact sheet to parents of grade 7 students. The fact sheet is available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/hpv_brochure.pdf
Immunization Fact Sheet:
N.J.A.C.8:57-4 Immunization of pupils in schools regulations. These laws are effective tools for preventing outbreaks of contagious diseases. Information is available at:
implementation_guidance.pdf (nj.gov)
http://cdc.gov/vaccines/default.htm
TDAP Fact Sheet:
Meningitis Fact Sheet:
N.J.A.C. 18A:40-21 requires school districts annually distribute fact sheet on meningitis to parents of students in grade 6. The fact sheet is available at:
meningococcal_faq.pdf (state.nj.us)
Influenza Vaccine Requirement:
All students in NJ schools age six months-59 months attending any licensed child care center or preschool must annually receive one dose of influenza (FLU) vaccine between Dec 1- 31 each year. Students who are not in compliance must be excluded from school through the duration of flu season (March 31) or they turn 60 months of age.
http://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vaccine_qa.pdf
Janets Law:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41a-41d requires schools to have an automatic defibrillator and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac events: The law is at
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/AL12/51_.pdf
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and guidance:
Annual school TB screening guidance can be found at:
N.J.A.C. 18A:40-21 requires school districts annually distribute fact sheet on meningitis to parents of students in grade 6. The fact sheet is available at:
meningococcal_faq.pdf (state.nj.us)
Influenza Vaccine Requirement:
All students in NJ schools age six months-59 months attending any licensed child care center or preschool must annually receive one dose of influenza (FLU) vaccine between Dec 1- 31 each year. Students who are not in compliance must be excluded from school through the duration of flu season (March 31) or they turn 60 months of age.
http://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/vaccine_qa.pdf
Janets Law:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41a-41d requires schools to have an automatic defibrillator and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac events: The law is at
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/AL12/51_.pdf
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and guidance:
Annual school TB screening guidance can be found at:
PO 363, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services (nj.gov)
Head Lice/ Pediculosis Guidance:
Frequently asked questions can be found at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/faq/headlice_faq.pdf
NJ Family Care Health Coverage:
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(i) requires school districts to make available information for the NJ Family Care Program for those without medical coverage. Info can be found at:
http://www.njfamilycare.org
Sports-related Concussions:
Fact sheet available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/chpe/concussions/fact.pdf
Sports-related Eye Injuries:
Fact Sheet available at:
Fact Sheet for Parents: Sports-Related Eye Injuries in Youth
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes:
Fact Sheet available at:
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes (state.nj.us)
http://www.heart.org
DTaP and Menactra Immunizations:
Any student entering grade 6 or age 11 years must receive an updated dose of each vaccine.
Students who do not comply will be excluded from school until the requirement is met.
http://www.heart.org
DTaP and Menactra Immunizations:
Any student entering grade 6 or age 11 years must receive an updated dose of each vaccine.
Students who do not comply will be excluded from school until the requirement is met.