School attendance conditioned upon presentation of proofs.
(1) The initial attendance of every student at every public school in the state is conditioned upon proof of immunization as set forth in RCW
28A.210.080.
(2) The chief administrator of each public school shall prohibit the further presence at school of each student already in attendance and who has failed to provide proof of immunization in accordance with RCW
28A.210.080(1). Such exclusion shall be preceded by written notice as set forth in WAC
392-380-050. If written notice has not been provided, any exclusion shall be stayed until notice is received by the student's parent.
(3) The initial attendance of every student at every public school who has a life-threatening health condition is conditioned upon:
(a) Presentation by the parent of a medication or treatment order addressing any life-threatening health condition the child has that may require medical services to be performed at the school; and
(b) Formulation of a nursing plan to implement the order.
The parent shall also provide any medication or equipment identified in the medication or treatment order necessary to carry out the order, unless the school district is required to provide the medication or equipment as a related service under federal law.
(4) The chief administrator of each public school shall prohibit the further attendance of each student already in attendance for whom a medication or treatment order has not been provided if the child has a life-threatening health condition that may require medical services to be performed at the school. Any such exclusion shall be preceded by written notice as set forth in WAC
392-380-050. If written notice has not been provided, any exclusion shall be stayed until notice is received by a parent. The school shall continue to prohibit the child's presence until the school:
(a) Receives a medication or treatment order and any medication or equipment identified in the order necessary to carry out the order, unless the school district is required to provide such medication or equipment as a related service under federal law; and
(b) Has a nursing plan in place.
A new medication or treatment order must be submitted whenever there are changes in the medication or treatment needs of the child. The nursing plan shall be amended accordingly.
(5) Upon receipt of a medication or treatment order, the school shall develop a nursing plan.
(6) The requirements of this chapter shall be applied consistent with the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.210.160 and
28A.210.320(3). WSR 21-15-047, § 392-380-045, filed 7/14/21, effective 8/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.210.160. WSR 07-12-020, § 392-380-045, filed 5/25/07, effective 6/25/07.]