Health Mandates
Asthma Information:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.9 requires annual asthma education. Additional resources can be found at:
Epinephrine Training:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6 requires that school nurse designate, in consultation with the BOE, and train school employees who volunteer to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available at the scene. Protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine are available at:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6 requires that school nurse designate, in consultation with the BOE, and train school employees who volunteer to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available at the scene. Protocols for emergency administration of epinephrine are available at:
Food Allergies Guidelines:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3-12.6 requires management of life-threatening food allergies in schools. Helps school districts and staff create safe environments for students with life-threatening food allergies. The guidelines are available at:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3-12.6 requires management of life-threatening food allergies in schools. Helps school districts and staff create safe environments for students with life-threatening food allergies. The guidelines are available at:
Immunization Fact Sheet:
N.J.A.C.8:57-4 Immunization of pupils in schools regulations. These laws are effective tools for preventing outbreaks of contagious disease. Information is available at:
N.J.A.C.8:57-4 Immunization of pupils in schools regulations. These laws are effective tools for preventing outbreaks of contagious disease. Information is available at:
Janets Law:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41a-41d requires schools to have an automatic defibrillators and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac events: The law is at:
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41a-41d requires schools to have an automatic defibrillators and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac events: The law is at:
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and guidance can be found at:
Head Lice/ Pediculosis Guidance:
Frequently asked questions can be found at:
Frequently asked questions can be found at:
NJ Family Care Health Coverage:
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(i) requires school districts to make available information for the NJ Family Care Program for those without medical coverage. Info can be found at:
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(i) requires school districts to make available information for the NJ Family Care Program for those without medical coverage. Info can be found at:
Sports related Concussions:
Fact sheet available at:
Fact sheet available at:
Sports related Eye Injuries:
Fact Sheet available at:
Fact Sheet available at:
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes:
Fact Sheet available at:
Fact Sheet available at:
Opioid use and misuse education fact sheet
Keeping student-athletes safe: