School Health Services
Guidelines for School Health Services
If you have questions or comments about the information found on this page, please contact S.C. DHEC’s Division of Women and Children’s Services. Phone: (803) 898-0767
Immunization Requirements
- Day Care Immunization Requirements
- School Immunization Requirements
- School Nurse Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Immunization Laws and Regulations (pdf)
Laws Related To School Nursing Practice
- Section 59-63-80 (IHPs & Student Self-Medication)
- Board of Nursing Policies
- Children’s Code
- Education Regulation
- Nurse Practice Act
Managing Acute or Infectious Diseases in School Settings
Managing Children with Chronic Illnesses / Disorders
Managing Medications in School Settings
- Managing Medications in School Settings
- Forms/Letters
- Clinical Service Notes (Horizontal) (pdf)
- Clinical Service Notes (Vertical) (pdf)
- Clinical Service Notes for PRN Medications (pdf)
- Clinical Services Notes for Field Trips (pdf)
- Medication Discrepancy Report (pdf)
- Medication Inventory Record (pdf)
- Medication Occurrence Report (pdf)
- Parent Flyer: Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medication (pdf)
- Parent Letter: Discontinued or Expired Medications (pdf)
- Parent Letter: Medication Pick Up End of School Year (pdf)
- Permission for Prescription Medication (English) (pdf)
- Permission for Non-Prescription Medication (English) (pdf)
Screening Guidelines
- Screening Recommendations (pdf)
- Blood Pressure Screening (pdf)
- Oral Health Screening (pdf)
- Oral Health Screening Parent Letters (English and Spanish) (pdf)