EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Series 600
Policy Title: Student Guidance and Counseling Program Code No. 607.1
The Board will provide a Student Guidance and Counseling Program. The Professional School Counselor will be certified with the Iowa Department of Education and hold the qualifications required by the Board. The Guidance and Counseling Program will serve grades kindergarten through twelve. The program will assist students with their personal, educational, and career development. The program is coordinated with the education program and involves licensed employees.
Approved: February 24, 2004
Reviewed: December 10, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 280.14; 622.10; 281 I.A.S. 12.3(11)
Cross Reference: 506 Student Records; 603 Instructional Curriculum; 604.4 Program for At-Risk Students
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Series 600
Policy Title: Student Health Services Code No. 607.2
Health Services are an integral part of comprehensive school improvement, assisting all students to increase learning, achievement, and performance. Health Services coordinate and support existing programs to assist each student in achievement of an optimal state of physical, mental, and social well being. Student Health Services ensure continuity and create linkages between school, home, and community service providers. The School District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, needs, and resources determine the linkages.
The Superintendent, in conjunction with the (school nurse, wellness committee, public health nurse, etc.) will develop administrative regulations implementing this policy. The superintendent will provide a written report on the role of health services in the education program to the Board annually.
Approved: February 24, 2004
Reviewed: December 10, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019
Legal Reference: No Child Left Behind, Title II, Sec. 1061, P.L. 107-110; 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.; 34 C.F.R. pt. 99, 104, 200, 300 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. § 794(a); 28 C.F.R. 35; 20 U.S.C. 1232g § 1400 6301 et seq.; Iowa Code §§ 22.7, 139A.3, .8, .21; 143.1, 152, 256.7(24), .11, 280.23; 281 I.A.C. 12.3(4), (7), (11); 12.4(12); 12.8; 41.404(1)(g); 41.405(2); 282 I.A.C. 15.3(14); 22; 641 I.A.C. 7; 655 I.A.C. 6, 6.3(1), 6.3(6), 6.6(1), 7.
Cross Reference: 501.4 Entrance – Admissions; 507 Student Health and Well-Being
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Series 600
Administrative Regulation: Student Health Services Regulation Code No. 607.2R1
Student Health Services Administrative Regulations
Supports to improve student achievement include:
Components provided within a coordinated School Health Program include:
Student Health Services are provided to identify health needs; facilitate access to health care; provide for health needs related to educational achievement; promote health, well-being, and safety; and plan and develop the Health Services Program.
These additional health services address learning barriers and the lack of access to health care. Examples include school-based services in the school, school-linked services connected to the school, primary care, mental health, substance abuse, and dental health.
Approved: February 24, 2004
Reviewed: December 10, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019