1. 1 Nonpublic School Health Services 2015-16 School Year Nonpublic School Services Division of Charter Schools, School Choice and Educational Technology

2. 2 Overview of Nonpublic Programs Chapter 192 – Auxiliary Services Chapter 193 – Remedial Services Nonpublic School Health Services Nonpublic School Textbook Program Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Nonpublic School Transportation

3. 3 Nonpublic School Health Services

4. 4 Required Basic Nursing Services Assistance with medical examinations including dental screening Screening of hearing Maintenance of student health records and notification of local or county health officials of any student who has not been properly immunized Emergency care to students who are injured or become ill at school or during participation on school team or squad

5. 5 Additional Medical Services M ay include necessary equipment, materials, supplies Additional medical services

6. 6 Health Services Recent Legislation As of May 5, 2014, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-27.1, state funded nonpublic school nursing services providers are permitted to treat pre-K students in emergency situations  Pre-K students must be attending a nonpublic school with a Kindergarten to be eligible to receive nursing services in emergency situations

7. 7 Health Services Timely and Meaningful Consultation Why? To advise the nonpublic school of the amount of funds allocated To agree on the health services to be provided and any supplies or equipment that can be purchased When? Annually, in time to begin services at the start of the school year (new code) Before the RFP or competitive contracting processes Before changing providers (new legislation)

8. 8 Health Services Consultation Requirements Amount of funds allocated to the nonpublic school Health services to be provided Equipment or supplies to be provided Criteria to be used in the contracting process Start date for nursing services How the nursing position will be filled in the event of a long term absence or leave Signed by the nonpublic school administrator and the district chief school administrator, or designee Nursing Consultation Agreement Form

9. 9 Health Services Reporting Requirements Verification that the required conference was held (Nursing Consultation Agreement Form) A copy of the contract with the service provider, if applicable, and approved minutes of the district board of education meeting approving the contract for the year Rationale for the distribution of funds A description of the type and number of services that were provided during the previous school year (Annual Nonpublic School Nursing Report Form) What? By October 1 When? The Executive County Superintendent with a copy to the nonpublic school administrator To Whom?

10. 10 Health Services Reporting Requirements Amount of funds allocated to the nonpublic school for nursing services Number of annual service hours Nursing service hourly rate Total nursing service costs Nursing services to be provided Equipment or supplies Start date for nursing services Rationale for the Distribution of Funds

11. 11 Health Services Guidance Statute, code and DOE guidance The Nursing Program Guidance District cost constraints Contracting with third-party providers Nursing Services Fact Sheet Model Service Provider Proposal Evaluation Rubric/Methodology

12. 12 Overview of Nonpublic School Responsibilities-Health Services ALL Nonpublic Schools Implementation NJDOE Regulations NJ Legislature Statutes

13. 13 Health Services New Legislation  Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act, June 27, 2013 N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.6 Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act  Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form (PPE)  The Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment Professional Development Module  Health History Update Questionnaire  http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/ health/services/athlete/ http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/ health/services/athlete/  Additional Information on School Health Services: http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/hea lth/services/ Additional Information on School Health Services http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/hea lth/services/

14. 14 Health Services New Legislation  New Epinephrine Requirements, February 5, 2015 New Epinephrine Requirements N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5(f)  Maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors  Permit school nurse or trained designee to administer to any student without a known history of anaphylaxis when the nurse or trained designee in good faith believes the student is having an anaphylactic reaction

15. 15 Contact Us!  nonpublicschoolservices@doe.state.nj.us nonpublicschoolservices@doe.state.nj.us  Greg Kocher: (609) 633-0251