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Student Health Services
Requirements
Kentucky superintendents are required by 702 KAR 1:160 to assign someone the duties of District Health Coordinator (DHC). Information and policy is provided here that may assist DHCs as they perform their duties.
KDE Updates What's New for 2019-2020
2018-2019 School Health Data Infographic
E-cigarettes and Youth: What's the Problem
Midazolam in the School Setting
Legal Guidance Regarding Midazolam in the School Setting
Free Care/Medicaid Expansion Update
KRS 158.838
KDE Guidance Regarding HB 147 (Seizure Bill)
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana Seizure Training for Educators
Note: KDE does NOT monitor completion of the course or compliance with the law
School Health Program Tools
Basic School Health Requirements
District Health Coordinator Template Job Description
Local District Health Coordinator (MUNIS)
Guidance Regarding Health Services Contracts
School Nurse Role/Job Description
Epinephrine and Naloxone (Narcan) Information and Resources
Comparison of Health Plans for Students
How to Subscribe to Listserv
Dental Screening Training for School Nurses
Smiles for life Oral Health Program offers free online training for RN's to perform dental screenings. For more information, visit their webpage.
District and School Self-Audit Tools
School District Health Services Self-Assessment
School Health Room Review
Student Health Record Review
Health Data Entry for EOY Reports
Angie McDonald
Division of District Support
Office of Operations and Finance
300 Sower Blvd. – 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430
Angela.Mcdonald@education.ky.gov