Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64D-3.049 - Protocols for Controlling COVID-19 in School Settings

(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.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64D-3.049

Rulemaking Authority 1003.22(3) FS. Law Implemented 1003.22(3) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 245, December 21, 2021 effective 1/4/2022, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 110, June 7, 2022 effective 6/21/2022.

New 1-4-22, Amended 6-21-22.