• Children who have been vomiting are excluded from school until 24 hours since child has stopped vomiting .
• Children with diarrhea are excluded from school until 24 hours have passed since the last episode . Exceptions may be made with a doctor ’ s written recommendation .
• Children with fevers of 100 degrees or more are excluded from school until 24 hours have passed since the fever ended .
• Children with impetigo are excluded from school until the lesions have healed or until 48 hours of antibiotic treatment is documented by a doctor ’ s note .
• Children with infectious hepatitis are excluded from the school until the lesions have healed or until 48 hours of antibiotic treatment is documented by a doctor ’ s note .
• Children with influenza are excluded from school for three days and must be kept out for 24 hours after the fever has ended .
• Children with active lice ( actual bug ) are excluded from school until there is no active infestation . The student can return to school when he / she no longer has an infestation , which will be determined through examination by the school nurse .
• Children with mouth sores with drooling are permitted only with a note from a doctor stating that the child ’ s condition is non-infectious .
• Children with mumps are excluded from school for nine days after swelling is noted . A doctor ’ s note is required before the child can re-enter the classroom .
• Children with pinworm require a note from a doctor stating that treatment has been given .
• Children with ringworm are excluded from school until 24 hours have passed since the start of doctor ’ s treatment . A doctor ’ s note is required and affected skin must be kept covered until the lesions clear .
• Children with rubella ( German measles ) are excluded from school for five days after the rash appears . A doctor ’ s note is required for their return to school .
• Children with rubeola ( common measles ) are excluded from school for five days after rash appears . A doctor ’ s note is required for their return to school .
• Children with scabies are excluded from school until one day has passed since the beginning of treatment . A doctor ’ s note is required for their return to school .
• Children with scarlet fever are excluded from school for 24 hours after treatment has begun . A doctor ’ s note is required for their return to school .
• Children with strep throat are excluded from school for 24 hours after medication has begun . A doctor ’ s note is required for their return to school .
• Children with tuberculosis are excluded from school until a doctor or local Health Department states in writing that the child is non-infectious .
• Children with unidentified rashes , fever or behavioral changes require a note from a doctor stating the illness is not contagious .
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