W. Va. Code R. § 126-51-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-51-8 - Disease Prevention Measures through Practice and Education

8.1. County boards of education shall incorporate hand washing into their policy, in accordance with W. Va. 126CSR25A, Policy 2422.7, Standards for Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures and Standards for the Possession and Use of Medical Cannabis By a Student (Policy 2422.7), and as specified in the Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures Manual for West Virginia Public Schools found on the WVDE's website. Good hand hygiene is the single most effective safeguard in preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the school setting; therefore, all students in West Virginia public schools shall be encouraged to participate in a daily routine of hand washing especially before eating; after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the restroom; and any other time deemed necessary by a school employee.

8.2. All public schools shall include instruction for students in grade 6 through grade 12 in the prevention, transmission, and spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in accordance with W. Va. 126CSR44E, Policy 2520.5, West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Wellness Education (Policy 2520.5), and W. Va. Code §18-2-9. An opportunity shall be afforded to the parents/guardians of the students subject to instruction in the prevention, transmission, and spread of HIV/AIDS and other STDs/STIs to examine the course curriculum requirements and instructional materials. Parents/guardians may exempt their children from participating in the instruction by providing written notice to the school principal pursuant to W. Va. Code §18-2-9.

8.3. County boards of education shall provide in-service training to all school personnel on the prevention, transmission, and treatment of AIDS pursuant to W. Va. Code §18-5-15d.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-51-8