School Health and Wellness: State and Federal Legislation and Policy

School Health and Wellness: State and Federal Legislation and Policy House Bill 04-1451: Collaborative Management Program. This law created the Collaborative Management Program (CMP), a voluntary program that provides coordinated services to children and families by county across multiple agencies, including school districts. CMP provides fiscal incentives to communities that meet their health services goals. Thirty-five of the state’s 64 counties currently participate in the program (C.R.S. 4-1.9-101 et seq.). Senate Bill 97-101: School Health Services Program in Colorado. This legislation helps to pay for health services for children in public schools. In 2008, subsequent enforcements to the law — Colorado Code of Regulations 2505-10 and C.R.S. 25.5-5-318 — required that reimbursement funds be used to provide enhanced health and health-related services to all district students, not just those who qualify for Medicaid services. These health services can include, but are not limited to: • Employment of a district wellness coordinator. • Additional nursing support. • Nutrition and physical activity efforts. • Medical supplies and equipment. • Mental health support for students and families. • Resources to provide access to vision, dental, and mental health. ADDITIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE STATUTES AND RULES C.R.S. 12-38-101: Nurse Practice Act. Regulates the practice of nursing by creating the Colorado State Board of Nursing. C.R.S. 19-3-304: Individuals Required to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. Lists persons required to report abuse or neglect, including public or private school officials or employees. C.R.S. 22-1-116: School Children — Sight and Hearing Tests. Mandates vision and hearing screenings in grades K-3, 5, 7, and 9. Parents are notified when a deficiency is found. C.R.S. 22-1-119: Liability in Dispensing Drugs to Students. Exempts school staff from liability for administering medications with parental approval. C.R.S. 22-1-119.3: Administration of Prescription Medication. Allows a district board of education to adopt a policy for student possession and administration of prescription medication. C.R.S. 22-1-119.5: Asthma, Food Allergy, and Anaphylaxis Health Management — SelfAdministered Medications. Permits responsible students to carry and self-administer emergency medication such as inhalers and epinephrine auto injectors. 10

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