Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64D - Division of Disease Control
Chapter 64D-3 - CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH
Section 64D-3.049 - Protocols for Controlling COVID-19 in School Settings
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64D-3.049
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL PROTOCOLS AND DEFINITION. The following procedures shall be instituted to govern the control of COVID-19 in public schools:
(a) Schools will encourage
routine cleaning of classrooms and high-traffic areas.
(b) Students will be encouraged to practice
routine handwashing throughout the day.
(c) Students will stay home if they are
sick.
(2) PROTOCOLS FOR SYMPTOMATIC OR COVID-19 POSITIVE STUDENTS. Schools will ensure students experiencing any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or who have received a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19 shall not attend school, school-sponsored activities, or be on school property until:
(a) The student receives a negative
diagnostic COVID-19 test and is asymptomatic; or
(b) Five days have passed since the onset of
symptoms or positive test result, the student has had no fever for 24 hours and
the student's other symptoms are improving; or
(c) The student receives written permission
to return to school from a medical doctor licensed under Chapter 458, F.S., an
osteopathic physician licensed under Chapter 459, F.S., or an advanced
registered nurse practitioner licensed under Chapter 464,
F.S.
Rulemaking Authority 1003.22(3) FS. Law Implemented 1003.22(3) FS.
New 1-4-22, Amended 6-21-22.
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