Exclusion is warranted "when a student has the signs and symptoms of infestation (the most specific being the presence of a live louse)." Parents will be informed of the suspected infestation and the child will avoid any activity that involves head to head contact with other children or sharing of any head gear until they receive appropriate treatment. Readmission occurs after the child has received the proper treatment. Questions regarding the District's lice exclusion and readmission policy should be directed to District Nursing Services Branch at (213) 202-7580.

The appropriate information must be completed on the Field Trip health history form. Contact your School Nurse for assistance in planning to meet your child's needs while on the field trip.

California Education Code Section 35183.5 mandates that students be allowed to wear protective gear while outdoors at recess, gym, etc. School may regulate the type of sun protective clothing/head gear. Schools are not required to provide protective materials. Students are also allowed to use over the counter sun screen as an allowable sun screen protective measure. Contact the School Administrator for information on the school approved head gear and any other requirements.

Screening of the student's vision and hearing will be done at the schools site in accordance with State mandates. Parents/guardians will be notified of any findings as a result of the mandated screening test that require further attention. If you have any concerns with your child's vision or hearing at anytime during the school year, please consult with your School Nurse.

The Scoliosis screening is currently suspended for School Districts and County Offices of Education During the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. 

California Education Code Section 49423 provides that any pupil who is required to take medication during the regular school day prescribed by a physician may be assisted by the School Nurse or other designated school personnel if the District receives:

(1) A written statement detailing the method, amount and time schedule by which such medication is to be taken and

(2) A written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the District assist the pupil in the matter set forth in the physician's statement.

The required forms are available from the School Nurse or on the Parent Resources page. All medication must be in a bottle labeled by the pharmacy with the student's name and name and dose of medication.

Contact your school Nurse if your child requires accommodations or services related to a medical condition or disability which can be provided through the general education program.

Federal regulations require that dietary modifications be made for students who meet the criteria of special needs definitions. Such students must have a completed medical statement submitted for evaluation and approved by the nutrition specialist for their school. Special Diet Request must be updated annually. The appropriate forms may be obtained from your School Nurse or from the Food Services website.

Contact your School Nurse for the appropriate forms needed for the procedure to be performed during school hours or you may visit Parent Resources page. All special health procedures require written authorization from both physician and parent.

California Education Code Section 49423 provides that any pupil who is required to take medication during the regular school day prescribed by a physician may be assisted by the School Nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives:

(1) a written statement detailing the name of the medication, the method, amount and time schedules by which such medication is to taken;

(2) a written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician's statement.

The required forms are available from the School Nurse or on the  Parent Resources page. All medication must be in a bottle labeled by the pharmacy with the student's name and name and dose of medication.

Students may carry and self-administer certain medications (e.g. inhaled asthma medication or auto-injectable epinephrine medication) if the school district receives the appropriate documentation. This includes:

(1) a written statement from the physician detailing the name of the medication, method, amount and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken, and confirming that the pupil is able to self-administer the medication;

(2) a written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil consenting to the self-administration providing release for the School Nurse or other health care personnel to consult with the health care provider of the pupil regarding any questions that may arise with regard to the medication and releasing the school district and school personnel from liability in the case of adverse reactions.

The required forms are available from the School Nurse or on this link Parent Resources page.

The Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) requirement was passed into law in 2005 by Assembly Bill 1433 (AB1433) under the California Education Code (EC) Section 49452.8. In 2025, Assembly Bill 2630 amended the law to specify “Kindergarten” includes both transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten, requiring children enrolled in public school for their first year in TK, kindergarten or by first grade to have an oral health screening completed by a licensed dental professional.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/oralhealth.asp

An on-site free dental screening by a licensed dental professional may be provided at your child’s school. The purpose of this dental screening is to check your child’s teeth for tooth decay. Cavities (tooth decay) are the most common disease experienced by children. However, tooth decay is preventable. In California, 54% of kindergarteners and 70% of third graders have experienced tooth decay. Tooth decay causes pain and can lead to malnutrition, poor performance in school, childhood speech problems, and serious infections. Participating in a school screening has many benefits:

 

• You do not need to take time off from work. No missed school days or workdays.
• FREE dental assessment by a licensed dental professional.
• Quick look at your child’s teeth, no instruments are used during the screening.
• Referral to dental professional, if needed.
• Complies with the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Requirement law (AB 1433 & SB 379) and supports children’s school readiness and success under the Kindergarten Readiness Act (SB 1381).

 

If your child is screened and found to have urgent dental problems, your child will be sent home with a letter. If you receive a letter, it is important that you take your child to a dentist or dental provider for an evaluation. If you want your child to participate in the screenings for his/her grade, no further action is required. If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the on-site dental screenings, please download the PDF Opt-out Consent letter and return it to your child’s school.

A clerical staff, designated by the principal, should collect and enter the data from the OHA forms into the District's database (MiSiS)

No, only a licensed dental health professional can perform an OHA.

Parents/guardians can request a waiver from the requirement and state the reason on the OHA form. There is no penalty for requesting a waiver.

No, the law does not permit exclusion for failure to comply

A current district emergency card must be on file at the school so that parents can be notified promptly in case of accident or illness involving their child. This card must be filed at the beginning of each school year and must be updated during the school year if the information changes. Please remember that students will only be released to persons listed on the student's emergency card. Parents must make sure that the emergency card is current and correct. Please notify your child's school any time the emergency contact information changes.

The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program has been discontinued by the state. However, based on the memo from Department of Health Care Services, a physical examination is recommended as an optional step for ensuring children's health and readiness.

Many physical and mental disabilities can be prevented, or their impact lessened, with early recognition and treatment.  Therefore, the following assessment procedures, which were initially established by law for entry to first grade are now, with the exception of required immunizations, no longer required but recommended and optimally done within 18 months prior to entry into the first grade or within 90 days after admission:  Evaluation of health status consisting of a health, nutritional, and developmental history, physical examination, including height, weight, dental assessment, vision and hearing screening, blood pressure, urine test, anemia test, blood lead screening, Mantoux skin test for tuberculosis screening and immunizations, as deemed necessary by the State of California, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the clinician.

 In addition to the first-grade health assessment examination recommendation, other eligible students may receive medical treatment, physical examinations and immunizations as stated above. Other assessments appropriate to age and gender may be included.

For more information, contact the LAUSD School-Based Clinics near the student's residence or call 213-202-7590.

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/chdp/Documents/CHDP-Joint-Letter-CDE-DHCS.pdf

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/CHDP

LAUSD's Children's Heath Access and Medi-Cal program (CHAMP) can assist parents to enroll their children in to free or low-cost health insurance programs. Parents can call the CHAMP toll-free help line at 1-866-742-2273 or visit the website at https://www.lausd.org/champ. Students engaged in interscholastic sports are required by California Education Code Sections 32220-32224 to have health or accident medical coverage. 

The LAUSD and the Los Angeles County Health Department regulations require that complete immunization records for incoming kindergartners and students new to the district must be presented in written form and authorized or signed by a public health clinic, health care provider or private doctor before a student can begin attending classes. The health records should be brought when parents/guardians come to pre-register children for the new school year. There is no grace period: all immunizations must be up to date before a youngster can attend school. For additional details, parent/guardians may contact the School Nurse or visit the California Department of Public Health website.

Each student in grades 9-12 planning to participate in interscholastic athletic competition must pass a physical examination yearly by a licensed health care provider. Medical approval must be obtained PRIOR to participation in practice and/or competition. Examinations for interscholastic athletics are available from School Physicians on a appointment basis if the student does not have a personal physician. Please visit https://lausd.org/sms or call Student Medical Services at (213) 202-7590 or contact your School Nurse.

Pregnant or parenting students regardless of their marital status have the right to attend their current school or any district school and to participate in any program or activity for which they would otherwise qualify in an environment free of discrimination or harassment. Participation in any school or program specifically designed for pregnant or parenting students such as pregnant minor schools or Cal-SAFE programs must be completely voluntary on the part of the student. The District has Nurse Family Partnership Program which is an evidence-based nurse home visitation program providing comprehensive health education services and support to first time pregnant teens enrolled in an LAUSD school. It is free and voluntary to eligible participants and there are no medical or immigration restrictions. Consult with the School Nurse for further information or referrals.

California Education code Section 51550, parent notification of family life and sex education courses, states that governing boards of public schools may not require students to attend any class in which reproductive organs and their functions and processes are described, illustrated or discussed. Students receive instruction on growth and development and human sexuality in specified grades. Parents or guardians may request in writing that their child not receive comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS-prevention education.

Blood donation drives in cooperation with blood procurement agencies may be held on senior high school campuses. Efforts will be made to notify parents of planned blood drives; however the written consent of the parent/guardian is no longer required for participation of students 17 years and older.