Health/Salud

• Administer basic care and first aid for minor illnesses and injuries (e.g., headaches, stomach aches, sore throats, fever, cuts, sprains, bruises, and minor burns).
• Administer basic treatments such as ice administration, eye/eyewear care, school provided topical ointments. (e.g., salt, saline eye wash, vaseline, sting relief,  aloe vera)
• Provide care as ordered by my child’s physician or care provider for their chronic health condition. (e.g., asthma, seizures,diabetes)
• Perform as needed screenings based on assessment needs. (e.g., lice (parasitic), height and weight (growth), blood pressure, and dental checks).
• Administration of Parent Provided OTC and Prescription Medications: Will only be administered with a signed Medication Permission form available at the campus or district website. 
• State Mandated Screenings: Will be performed unless an opt-out notice is received before the screening. (If you choose to opt-out, you must take your child to your healthcare provider and obtain the screening at your cost and provide the results to the school nurse as mandated within 60 days, provide a signed, notarized religious exemption form, or submit proof of an examination within the last year).

Right to Withhold Consent: I understand that I have the right to withhold consent for or decline any health-related service(s) provided by the school at any time by notifying the school, in writing, and I understand that withholding consent is only effective after it is received and logged by the district nurse or authorized designee. I also understand that I may change my mind at any time by submitting a request in writing to the district nurse.

2025- 2026

Immunization Requirements

Texas Influenza Information