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Download full textIowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. – 1986
A model school policy provides guidelines for Iowa school systems with regard to students with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), herpes simplex, and cytomegalovirus. The AIDS guidelines include the following: (1) Routine screening students for AIDS associated virus is not recommended. (2) Children infected with the AIDS associated virus,…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Hygiene
Center for Population Options, Washington, DC. – 1990
This report explores policy initiatives, priorities, and plans of action recommended to policymakers with respect to a commitment to education for youth on prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Young people with AIDS/HIV infection, can be offered compassion, hope, and support.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Communicable Diseases, Community Planning
Bauer, Anne M.; Shea, Thomas M. – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1986
A discussion of the transmission and prevention of hepatitis B focuses on implications of the disease for special educators, including maintaining confidentiality, providing education in the least restrictive environment, curriculum modifications in related behavioral/social areas, and personal risk. Relevant administrative and legal questions are…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Confidentiality, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1987
Discusses differing opinions about (1) exclusion of ill children from child care; (2) the meaning of fever; (3) appropriate care for ill children; (4) transfer of information about ill children in child care; and (5) written policies and procedures for care of ill children. (NH)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Diseases, Early Childhood Education, Health Personnel
Peer reviewedDiamond, Gary W. – Mental Retardation, 1989
Since children with symptomatic HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection show a variety of neurodevelopmental impairments including mental retardation and motor abnormalities as well as a variety of clinical courses, rehabilitative services must be established to meet the complex needs of this growing population. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedFriedman, John A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Summarizes pediatric issues for caregivers in child care settings. Covers planning, recordkeeping, prevention of illnesses, infections, and nutrition and their impact on children in day care. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy
Crosson, James E. – 1985
The paper examines policy options for schools regarding appropriate services for children with highly communicable, potentially life threatening diseases such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Herpes. Briefly considered are the school's legal responsibility, implied risk and inability, and actual risk and its control. General…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
PDF pending restorationConnecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Div. of Education Support Services. – 1992
These guidelines were developed to assist Connecticut school personnel to strengthen collaborative efforts among families, educators, and health professionals to provide effective programs for students with special health care needs. The guidelines assist in identifying appropriate services and service providers and in planning the support…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Health Services
Steinbach, Sheldon Elliot – 1985
Legal information concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) that college presidents may find helpful in establishing policies and procedures is provided in a paper by the general counsel of the American Council on Education. Sources of medical information, including the American College Health Association, hotlines, and federal…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, College Administration, College Students, Court Litigation
