Promoting Student Health

Schools can support their students by implementing policies and training that help them manage chronic health conditions, prepare for health emergencies, and promote student health. Schools can consider various ways they can share health resources and benefits with their families so that students can have optimal health and regularly attend school.
 

• Asthma
• Communicable Disease 
  • Communicable Disease Wall Chart 
  • Communicable Disease Brochure
  • Infectious Disease Control Manual 
• Concussion
• Diabetes 
• Emergency and Health Guidelines for Schools
• Food Allergies 
  • Supporting Students with Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy Policy and Education Requirements and Guidance
• Guidance on Diapering and Toileting Hygiene in Ohio Schools
• Hearing, Vision and Oral Health
• Immunizations
  • Required Vaccines for Child Care and School  
  • Immunization School Summary
  • Contact Ohio Department of Health Immunization program at (614) 466-4643 or Immunize@odh.ohio.gov for further information on vaccine requirements.
• Medications
  • Overdose Reversal Drugs
• Menstrual Products 
• Mental Health
• Programs and Services to Help Cover Medical Expenses
• Seizure Disorder

Resources for School Nurse

• Ohio Department of Health School Nurse webpage
• Ohio Department of Health School Nurse Bulletin Board
• End of the Year Data Report to show school health services provided
• State Board of Education Pupil Services License- School Nurse Licensure

Last Modified: 10/5/2026 1:04:04 PM

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