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Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Emergency Treatment
EMERGENCY TREATMENT
1. Purpose Statement
A. The Board of Trustees recognizes that schools are responsible for providing
nonemergency first aid and emergency treatment in case of sudden illness or
injury to a student. Further medical attention is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian.
B. Consistent with Idaho Code § 32-1015, parents who have legal custody of a
minor child have the fundamental right and duty to make decisions
concerning the furnishing of health care services to the minor child. Except as
otherwise provided by law, District employees shall not furnish or solicit to
furnish a health care service to minor students without obtaining the prior
informed consent of their parent or legal guardian.
C. Nothing in this policy prohibits District employees, acting reasonably under
the circumstances, from providing nonemergency first aid services and care
to a minor student who appears or is represented to be sick or injured. Such
services and care may include dressing minor wounds, applying topical
agents, providing fluids or ice, and performing checks to identify minor
illnesses.
2. Parent/Guardian Emergency Information and Consent
A. Parents/guardians shall provide the school with current emergency contact
information, including telephone numbers where the parent/guardian or
designated emergency contact can be reached.
B. Parents/guardians may provide written consent for specific student health
services that are not otherwise authorized by law, including health screenings
or other services identified in the District’s annual notice of health services.
i. Any District form used to request blanket consent for health care services
shall comply with Idaho Code § 32-1015, including the required form title,
notice language, font size, and statement that blanket consent is optional
and may be withdrawn at any time.
ii. Consent for health care services is optional and may be given on a case -
by-case basis. No parent/guardian shall be required or pressured to
provide blanket consent as a condition of enrollment or participation in a
school-sponsored activity.
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iii. A parent/guardian may revoke consent for any further health care service
at any time.
C. If no written consent has been provided, the District shall presume there is no
consent to provide health care services other than nonemergency first aid and
emergency treatment authorized by law.
D. Nothing in this policy modifies consent requirements for special education
evaluations, special education services, Section 504 services, or other
services governed by separate state or federal law.
3. Emergency Treatment for Student Injuries or Illness
A. When a student is injured or becomes ill at school or during a school activity,
the principal/designee or responsible school employee should make
reasonable efforts to contact the parent/guardian so the parent/guardian may
arrange for care or treatment and provide consent if consent has not already
been provided.
B. District employees may provide or authorize emergency treatment for a minor
student without prior parent/guardian consent when District staff reasonably
determine that a medical emergency exists and either:
i. Furnishing the health care service is necessary to prevent loss of life,
serious bodily harm, or serious physical illness or injury; or
ii. After a reasonably diligent effort, District staff cannot locate or contact the
parent/guardian and further delay in furnishing the health care service
would seriously endanger the student’s life or health.
C. In the event of a medical emergency posing a serious threat to life or health,
District staff shall call the local emergency medical services provider.
D. When emergency treatment is provided, school employees shall make every
reasonable effort to contact the parent/guardian immediately.
E. If it is determined that the emergency may be life-threatening or may seriously
endanger the student’s health, emergency medical services shall be called to
transport the student for appropriate medical care.
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4. Authorized Emergency Measures
A. District employees may administer or assist with emergency measures
authorized by law and Board policy, including but not limited to:
i. Epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis, consistent with Policy 3515;
ii. Naloxone or another opioid antagonist permitted by Idaho law to treat
suspected opioid overdose, consistent with Policy 3518;
iii. Use of an automated external defibrillator to treat sudden cardiac arrest;
iv. Evaluation for concussion or head injury, consistent with Policy 3545;
v. Tourniquet application or other measures to stop significant bleeding; and
vi. Any other measure, consistent with law, District policy, staff training, and
the circumstances presented, that is reasonably necessary to prevent loss
of life, serious bodily harm, or serious physical illness or injury to a
student.
5. Response to Student Illness
A. Whenever a student develops symptoms of illness while at school,
responsible school officials shall:
i. Separate the student from other students when appropriate to protect
health and safety;
ii. Inform the parent/guardian as soon as possible about the illness and
request that the student be picked up when necessary; and
iii. Report suspected communicable disease as required by law or public
health authority.
B. School officials, including principals, teachers, and staff, shall not diagnose
illness or prescribe medication.
C. The procedure for dispensing required medications shall comply with Policy
3510, Dispensing Medication.
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6. Health Information
A. A parent/guardian shall not be denied access to health information
concerning the parent/guardian’s minor student that is in the District’s control
and requested by the parent/guardian, except as prohibited by court order or
as otherwise provided by law, including records relating to physical abuse,
abandonment, or neglect by the parent/guardian or records subject to a law
enforcement request for nondisclosure.
7. First Aid Supplies
A. Each school may maintain a first aid cabinet or kit.
B. The first aid cabinet or kit should be clean and well arranged at all times.
C. The supplies are intended for first aid only and shall not be used for
continuing treatment of any injury or infection.
D. Emergency Treatment First Aid Cabinet (3540E) contains a list of suggested
first aid cabinet/kit supplies and their intended use.
8. Accident Reports
A. In cases of accidents, the building principal/designee shall be responsible for
ensuring completion of the District Accident Report Form.
9. Definitions
A. Health care service means a service for the diagnosis, screening,
examination, prevention, treatment, cure, care, or relief of any physical or
mental health condition, illness, injury, defect, or disease.
B. Nonemergency first aid means immediate, limited care provided to a student
who appears or is represented to be sick or injured, including dressing minor
wounds, applying topical agents, providing fluids or ice, and performing
checks to identify minor illnesses.
C. Medical emergency means a circumstance in which District staff reasonably
determine that health care services are necessary to prevent loss of life,
serious physical illness, serious bodily harm, or serious injury to a minor
student.
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10. Cross References
A. Policy 3004: Immunization Requirements
B. Policy 3500: Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations
C. Form 3500F: Notice of Health Services / Consent for Health Services
D. Policy 3510: Dispensing Medication
E. Policy 3515: Managing Anaphylaxis
F. Policy 3518: Treatment of Opioid Overdoses
G. Policy 3520: Contagious or Infectious Diseases
H. Policy 3525: Head Lice
I. Policy 3545: Concussions and Head Injuries
J. Policy 3550: Removal of Students During School Hours
11. Legal Reference
A. Idaho Code § 32-1015: Parental Rights in Medical Decision-Making
B. Idaho Code § 33-6001: Parental Rights in Education
12. Adoption and Review
A. Adopted: 05-17-2005
B. Reviewed:
C. Revised: 09-09-2026