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PROCEDURES FOR VISITING TEACHERS TO FOLLOW REGARDING NOTIFICATION ABOUT STUDENTS WITH HIV/AIDS

  1. If applicable, advise the reporting source that HIV/AIDS disclosure is not required by law; if disclosed and if so designated, it will be reported to the principal/site supervisor.

  2. Upon voluntary disclosure do not divulge the students HIV/AIKDS status to any agency or person other than the principal/site supervisor, if so designated. Immediately notify the principal/site supervisor with the following information:
    a) name of student,
    b) date of birth,
    c) treating physician if known,
    d) identity of parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s),
    e) identity of person(s) making disclosure of HIV/AIDS status if not parent(s) or guardian(s),
    f) source/specifics of data re: HIV/AIDS (Report verbally),
    g) M-DCPS enrollment status,
    h) if the student's health deteriorates and he/she cannot attend school),
    i) if the student is expected to change teacher(s) or location,
    j) if HIV/AIDS training is requested.

  3. Do not request any medical data to confirm the diagnosis.

  4. Do not enter on any M-DCPS record any notation about HIV/AIDS.

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