JLC: Student Health Services

Policy Date: 02/05/2026

CSD File: JLC

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

The Board may appoint a school nurse to function in the school health program and to provide
school health services. A school nurse shall be a registered professional nurse licensed under
RSA 326-B. The Board may employ or contract with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to work under the direct supervision of the school Registered
Nurse (RN).

Each registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed nursing assistant employed by a
school district shall hold a current license under RSA 326-B.

If a school nurse or licensed practical nurse is not available to a school for any reason, at least
one other person who has a current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
certification shall be available.

Responsibilities of the school nurse include, but are not limited to: providing direct health care
to students and staff; providing training required by law; administration and safeguarding
medications; providing leadership for the provision of health services; promoting a healthy
school environment; promoting health; serving in a leadership role for health policies and
programs; and serving as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health
care providers. Additionally, the school nurse is responsible for developing procedures to
address and meet special physical health needs of students. Such procedures may be
developed and implemented on a case-by-case basis.

All injuries or illnesses occurring during the school day are to be reported to the school nurse or
the building principal. Students attending school during the extended day, night, or summer
school programs, or any other time when the school nurse is not in the building, are to report to
the supervising adult. The school nurse, principal or designee will notify parents/guardians
before a student who is injured or ill is permitted to go home. Students will not be allowed to
leave school without first notifying either the school nurse or principal of his/her injury or illness.
Additionally, parent/guardian notification and authorization is necessary before any student will
be released from school due to injury or illness.

Emergency medical care will be provided pursuant to the guidelines of Board Policy EBBC/JLCE.

Any pupil who is required to take prescribed medication during the school day will do so
consistent with the provisions of Department of Education Rule 311.02.

In addition to the provisions of this policy, the school nurse is responsible for the oversight of
other school services, including but not limited to: assessing and responding to student health
needs, maintaining accurate health records, screening for vision, hearing and BMI according to
national recommendations, participating on 504 and IEP teams (if requested), health promotion,
disease and injury prevention initiatives, student wellness, and other responsibilities and
services as dictated by law or Board policy.

Legal References:
RSA 200:27, RSA 200:29, RSA 200:31, and RSA 326-B NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.11, and Sec. Ed 311

Adopted: April 11, 1989
Adopted: April 6, 2000
Adopted: August 4, 2005
Revised: February 5, 2009, February 5, 2026