Health Services

COVID Plan

The Harlan County Public Schools Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity Plan was updated on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

Beginning of Year Health Requirements

Health Requirements for Kindergarten Students

• Athletic Insurance Notice
• Up to Date Immunization Certificate
• School Physical dated within one year of the first day of school: School Physical Form
• New Sports Physical for athletes: Sports Physical
• Vision exam signed by ophthalmologist: Vision Exam

Health Requirements for 6th Grade Students

• Athletic Insurance Notice
• Up to Date Immunization Certificate
• School Physical dated within one year of the first day of school: School Physical Form
• New Sports Physical for athletes: Sports Physical

Health Requirements for 16 year old Students

• Athletic Insurance Notice
• Up to Date Immunization Certificate - (All 16 year old students must have a meningococcal vaccine)
• New Sports Physical for athletes: Sports Physical

Medication Administration Training Program

Per Kentucky Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 1:160, school districts must have emergency care procedures at all times when students are in school or participating in school activities. According to the regulation, there must be a school employee who is trained to administer to a student, or assist a student with the self-administration of glucagon, insulin, or seizure rescue medications. A student shall be permitted to conduct the actions and possess the supplies and equipment described in KRS 158.838 at school-related activities, regardless of whether the student is a participant or mere observer of the school-related activity.