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Policy 3418
Students

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PURPOSE 
The purpose of Policy 3418 is to promote student health and safety by ensuring schools are prepared to provide immediate first aid or emergency treatment for illness or injury occurring at school. The Board recognizes its responsibility to create a safe environment for students and to communicate emergencies promptly to parents and guardians. 

FIRST AID TRAINING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDANCE
The Board encourages all school staff to become certified in first aid. School staff will refer to the joint Department of Health and Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) guidance How to Respond: Illness and Injury at School for guidance on emergency treatment at school. Follow-up medical care in non-emergency cases is typically the responsibility of parents and guardians. Schools will notify the parent or guardian of students who suffer injuries or illness at school or at any school-sponsored activity as soon as practicable.
 
The Superintendent or their designee will establish procedures to be followed consistent with this policy.
 

Cross References:      
Policy 1600 – Anti-Racism Policy 

Policy 3124 – Removal/Release of Student During School Hours

Regulation 3418R – Emergency Evaluation and Communication

Regulation 3418.1R – E Emergency Response Protocols

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Adoption Date: 6/22/2000

Revised Date: 10/10/2024