Published December, 2003
School HIV/AIDS Policy Toolkit, Narra Smith Cox for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (2003)
This document was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to help local school districts create policies regarding the rights of HIV-positive students and staff and the responsibilities of schools to support and protect those students and staff. The toolkit includes basic information about HIV, including transmission, disease progression, risk reduction strategies, and HIV testing. The bulk of the toolkit consists of guidance for schools related to the school environment, including infection control, attendance, and confidentiality; HIV/AIDS prevention education; student services, including health care and disease reporting; participation of HIV-positive students in athletic programs; equal employment opportunities for staff; and involvement of families in decision making. Although the toolkit is geared towards school districts in Wisconsin, and focuses on Wisconsin law, the guidance provided in the toolkit is applicable across jurisdictions.
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