Avery County Schools Policy Policy Code: 6141

TRANSPORTAION OF SICK OR INJURED STUDENTS

The Avery County Board of Education recognizes the importance of healthy students and a healthy learning environment. In order for school personnel to transport sick or injured students or students in need of healthcare services in non school bus vehicles, specific duties related to providing student transportation will be included in appropriate job descriptions. Otherwise sick or injured children should be transported by parents, guardian or parental designee unless an ambulance or Emergency Medical Treatment is necessary.

Adopted: 8/4/08

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