Who determines whether a student can return to school activities or sports after an injury or illness? What written documentation is required?
The School Nurse, the School Athletic Trainer, or the School Counselor may make decisions regarding return to school and activities based on present illness or injury, using their professional judgment and practice guidelines. They may require a medical consultation with an appropriate medical doctor or other clinical specialist, if the presenting condition is controversial or falls outside their professional practice guidelines. The evaluation by and opinion of an appropriate medical doctor or clinical specialist will be included in the decision for return to school activities, sports, or other school functions. This evaluation must be a written statement, dated and signed by the medical doctor or clinical specialist. This statement must be transmitted to Health Services immediately upon return to school. When a health situation is unclear, the School Nurse, the School Athletic Trainer, the School Counselor, or the designated school medical doctor will make the final determination reg
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