The health and safety of all students of the school district are of vital concern to the Board.
Therefore, it is the policy of the Board that all staff members will provide first aid or emergency
treatment to students in the case of sudden illness or injury to the best of their ability, given the
extent of their knowledge and training. School medical personnel and emergency medical
resources available in the community will be used. Implementation of a "Do Not Resuscitate"
(DNR) order is not consistent with this policy.
When a student with special health needs is enrolled, an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) shall be
prepared and reviewed at least annually as part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for
students with disabilities.
Should any student's parent/guardian and physician present the district with a written DNR order,
the IEP committee will be convened as soon as practical to review the student's current program
and placement to determine appropriateness. Specialist consultations shall be obtained as
appropriate.
In the unlikely event that parent and physician can demonstrate to the IEP Committee that special
circumstances justify alternate life-sustaining approaches, an individually designed medical
resuscitation plan may be incorporated into the IHP for life-threatening situations. This plan shall
not deny all life-sustaining activities, but may describe emergency procedures appropriate to the
individual student. Specialists shall be included in development of the plan and in training for
implementation as needed.
It is the intent of the Board that the underlying principle of any response to a DNR order shall be
that no student is to be denied the fullest genuine, appropriate efforts to preserve life and health.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this
section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures
and/or forms for related information.
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Adopted: 10/14/1996
Legal Refs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 - 1487
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 29 U.S.C. § 794
Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 - 12213
Jefferson City School District, Jefferson City, Missouri
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