South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Flu Information
• State School Health Nurse Consultant
• Laws, Recommendations & Guidelines
• Educational Opportunities
• Dee Dee Chewning School Nurse Administrator Award
• School Nurse of the Year Awards
• Mary Ellen Hatfield School Nursing Scholarship Awards
• Links/Resources
• South Carolina Health Alert Network

Laws, Recommendations & Guidelines

If you have questions or comments about the information found on this page, please contact the S.C. DHEC Division of Children’s Health. Phone: (803) 898-0767

Immunization Requirements

• Day Care Immunization Requirements
• School Immunization Requirements

Laws Related To School Nursing Practice

• Section 59-63-80 (IHPs & Student Self-Medication) (Title 59 > Chapter 63 > Section 59-63-80)
• Board of Nursing Policies
• Children’s Code
• Education Regulation (Chapter 43)
• Nurse Practice Act

Managing Acute or Infectious Diseases in School Settings

• Head Lice: Recommendations for School Nurse Management
• School Exclusion Lists
• South Carolina Health Alert Network

Managing Children with Chronic Illnesses / Disorders

• Meeting the Special Health Care Needs of Students

Managing Medications in School Settings

• Revised Recommendations Under Development

Screening Recommendations & Guidelines

• Screening Recommendations
• Hearing Screening (pdf)
• Oral Health Screening (pdf)
• Oral Health Screening Parent Letters (English and Spanish) (pdf)