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For information on COVID-19 vaccines for school age children see COVID Vaccine page
School COVID-19 Resources
Updated 10/2/2023
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.
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))
Jackson County Health Department Resources
COVID-19 Case and Positivity Rate Data:
Vaccine Information:
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. |
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 Regular cleaning and disinfection |
Assist LHD with contact tracing as specified under Michigan Administrative Code R. 325.174(2) | Encourage proper handwashing and respiratory etiquette |
*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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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 |