Section 512IAC1-2-1. Development of local attendance reporting system

   (a) A school corporation and accredited nonpublic school shall develop its local attendance system for reporting symptoms and health syndromes from outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of diseases or other health conditions that may be a danger to public health.

  (b) A school corporation shall develop its local attendance reporting system in consultation with the school nurse who:

(1) is designated as coordinator; and

(2) shall report any known or suspected reason for the excessive rate of absenteeism directly to the superintendent or designated administrator.

An accredited nonpublic school shall develop its local attendance reporting system in consultation with the registered nurse who coordinates student health services.

  (c) A local attendance reporting system shall establish the following:

(1) The form of the report required by section 2 of this rule.

(2) The mode of communication in which the report will be transmitted.

(Department of Education; 512 IAC 1-2-1; filed Nov 16, 2006, 3:57 p.m.: 20061213-IR-512060039FRA; readopted filed Nov 30, 2012, 3:17 p.m.: 20121226-IR-512120543RFA)