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For information on COVID-19 vaccines for school age children see COVID Vaccine page
School COVID-19 Resources
Updated 3/07/2022
K-12 Recommendations:
When reviewing information on CDC or MDHHS webpages, it is important to look at the “updated” date near the top of the page. When new information is obtained and analyzed, the CDC updates relevant webpages; sometimes, information on one page may be updated before that same information is added to other webpages.
- MDHHS MI Safer School Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Exposures in K-12 School Settings in a COVID-19 Recovery Phase
- MDHHS School Quarantine Guidance
Laws, Orders, Rules, and other Requirements:
- Exclude children ill with communicable illness (such as COVID-19) from school as specified under Michigan Administrative Code (R 325.175(2))
- Managing Communicable Diseases in Schools from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education
- Reporting suspected and confirmed COVID-19 (and all other reportable diseases, outbreaks, and unusual occurrences) to the health department (R 325.173(9))
- Assist local health department with contact tracing as specified under Michigan Administrative Code (R 325.174(2))
- Keep employees sick with or exposed to (if unvaccinated) COVID-19 out of the work environment (Public Act 339)
- CDC Face Mask Order while on public transportation (excluding school buses)
Jackson County Health Department Resources
COVID-19 Case and Positivity Rate Data:
- CDC COVID-19 Integrated County View
- Provides information on the level of Community Transmission
- Used to determine Low, Moderate, Substantial, or High community spread of COVID-19
- MI Safe Start Map:
- Information on Michigan COVID-19 Risk level, daily cases, deaths, and positivity rates
Vaccine Information:
- CDC Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines
- CDC Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines information
- Find a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Testing:
What is Legally Required and What is Recommended to Keep Your Schools Healthy | |
Requirements | Public Health Recommendations* |
Report suspected and confirmed COVID-19 (and all other reportable diseases, outbreaks, unusual occurrences) to the health department as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R. 325.173(9) | Consider your own risks, check your COVID-19 by County community level and ask your family physician if you should wear a mask. Masking is still encouraged for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. |
Keep employees sick with or exposed to (if unvaccinated) to COVID-19 home as required by Public Act 339 | Staying home when feeling ill or any signs of infectious illness is extremely important in preventing the spread of illness among staff and students. CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools |
Exclude children ill with communicable illness (such as COVID-19) from school as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R 325.175 (2): | Ensure proper ventilation |
Assist LHD with contact tracing as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R. 325.174(2) | Encourage proper handwashing and respiratory etiquette |
| Regular cleaning and disinfection |
Exclude non-employee close contacts from all school grounds and activities during quarantine (employees required to be excluded per PA 339) | |
*Recommendations per the CDC, MDHHS, and local health departments (DHD10, CMDHD, MMDHD) *JCHD may make additional mandates and recommendations to help control the spread of COVID-19 in schools and the community |
Requirement Details and Explanations | |
Requirements | Details |
Report suspected and confirmed COVID-19 (and all other reportable diseases, outbreaks, unusual occurrences) to the health department as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R. 325.173(9). |
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Keep employees sick with or exposed to (if unvaccinated) COVID-19 home as required by Public Act 339 |
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Exclude children ill with communicable illness (such as COVID-19) from school as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R 325.175 (2): |
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Assist LHD with contact tracing as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R. 325.174(2) |
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*Includes Recommendations per the CDC, MDHHS, and local health departments (DHD10, CMDHD, MMDHD) with edits by the JCHD *JCHD may make additional mandates and recommendations to help control the spread of COVID-19 in schools and the community |