WCPS Student Handbook 2023-2024

Immunizations The following excerpt from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH COMAR) 10.06.04.03 applies to schools: A school principal or other person in charge of a preschool or public or private school may not knowingly admit a pupil to or retain pupil in a preschool program or kindergarten through 12th grade without evidence of age-appropriate immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, measles (rubeola) mumps, rubella, Hepatitis B, varicella, meningitis, and pertussis. Proof of immunizations must be provided in the manner approved by the health official. Additional information regarding required immunizations is available from the school nurse and from the local health department. Student Accident Insurance The Board of Education provides the opportunity for parents to purchase student accident insurance. The voluntary enrollment of students in this insurance program is executed by the school, providing parents with an on-line link. The school receives no profit from the sale of this policy. This insurance may cover any student at supervised school activities. Coverage for 24 hour per day for 12 months may also be obtained. School insurance is available to all members of the student body and is offered at the beginning of the school year. It can be purchased at any time and is effective upon receipt of payment to the insurance carrier. The school serves as a medium in supplying the insurance information, but assumes no liability, either for injury or the subsequent negotiations with the insurance carrier. All students participating in athletics, band, distributive education, diversified occupations, band front, cheerleading, or a Career and Technology education program must carry school insurance or have a waiver on file prior to participation. Effective 08/01/20, all students participating in athletics will be covered by the accident insurance, paid for by the Board.

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