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K-12 School and Child Care Guidance
Safe Schools for All Hub includes key resources and information for school administrators, parents, and students. This hub is maintained by the CDPH Office of School Health.
Public Health Guidance for TK–12 Schools and Child Care Settings to Support Safe In-Person Services and Mitigate the Spread of Communicable Diseases (Updated 3/10/25)
Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School (Updated 10/2/23)
When to Keep Your Child Home from School or Child Care (PDF) | English / Spanish
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COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses
Guidance for Students and Families
Isolation Guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV: See the "Managing Children and Staff with Symptoms” section of CDPH Schools and Child Care guidance.
Guidance for School and Child Care Staff
As of February 4, 2025, Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations have expired and are no longer in effect. See Cal/OSHA for more general health-related guidance for California employers.
Testing
slopublichealth.org/testing: Options to test for COVID-19, flu, and RSV in SLO County
If you have tested positive for COVID-19
slopublichealth.org/IQ: Instructions for what to do if you have tested positive for COVID-19, including information about treatment and at-home care
If you have been exposed to COVID-19
slopublichealth.org/IQ: Instructions for what to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19
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Communicable Disease Reporting
List of Reportable Diseases and Conditions
Title 17, California Code of Regulations (CCR) §2500, §2593, §2641.5-2643.20, and §2800-2812
K-12 Schools are required to report communicable disease outbreaks pursuant to CCR Title 17 §2500 and §2508. Note that CCR Title 17 §2500 has been temporarily modified by the State Public Health Officer Order of October 4, 2022.
Child Care Centers are required to report epidemic outbreaks to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) through their local regional office pursuant to Title 22 CCR section 101212(d).
Family Child Care Homes are required to report a communicable disease outbreak, when determined by the local health authority, to CCLD through their local regional office pursuant to Title 22 CCR section 102416.2(c)(3).
How to Report Communicable Disease Outbreaks
To report two or more cases of a reportable illness, authorized school or child care personnel should email SchoolHealthContact@co.slo.ca.us with a completed version of this line list attached.
If you wish to report a case of an unusual illness, authorized school or child care personnel can email SchoolHealthContact@co.slo.ca.us with the following details:
Case Name
Case Phone Number
Case Email (if available)
Date when symptoms began
School Point of Contact Name
School Point of Contact Phone Number
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Exposure Notifications (Template Letters)
Schools and child care facilities may personalize the template letters below to distribute to parents/guardians in the instance of an outbreak.
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Vaccinations
Up to Date and Ready to Learn: Information about childhood vaccines. Protect the moments today that are building a foundation for a bright future.
Shots for School: Parents must show proof of their child's immunizations prior to school admission. The Public Health Department offers a variety of vaccines, including those required by California schools.
- Vaccines & Immunizations: List of vaccines and immunizations available for scheduling through Public Health clinic locations
Vaccine Information for School Nurses
Vaccine Reporting Resources
- CAIR Hub - Main webpage for reporting vaccines and accessing School and Childcare Roster Lookup (SCRL)
Medical Exemptions
Vaccine Reporting Trainings for Staff
Cancer Prevention Act (AB 659)
AB No. 659, the Cancer Prevention Act, requires public and private schools to notify families of 6th graders about human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization guidelines. Children aged 9 to 12 years are recommended to receive two doses of the HPV vaccine, with the second dose given before the start of 8th grade.
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Creating Healthy Indoor Air (Free Video Modules):The California Department of Public Health and UC Davis College of Engineering have created free video training modules on indoor air quality (IAQ) targeted at building facility managers and maintenance staff. These engaging modules can educate facilities staff on the benefits of good IAQ and offer practical strategies for improving air quality in various settings. Designed for easy comprehension, the program aims to bridge knowledge gaps identified during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting healthier indoor environments in California.
- Dilute, Mix, and Filter the Air: CDPH guidance to improve IAQ in workplaces
- EPA.gov/iaq-schools: Resources for creating healthy IAQ in schools
Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools: CDPH tips to improve IAQ in schools
Interim Guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments: CDPH guidance and recommendations of practical steps that building operators can take to promote better ventilation, filtration, and air quality in indoor environments for the purpose of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other aerosolized infectious agents
Technical considerations for facility maintenance staff: CDPH guidance for facility maintenance staff to reduce long-range airborne transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections
Wildfire Smoke: Considerations for California’s Public Health Officials: An in-depth PDF with resources and information to prepare for when wildfire smoke is prevalent for a wide-array of settings, including K-12 schools and child care facilities, and for high-risk groups, like young children, older adults, individuals with immunocompromising conditions, and those who are pregnant
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Health and Wellness
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders (CDC, Dec 2023)
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Contact
For general questions, contact Kelsi Elliott at kmelliott@co.slo.ca.us | 805-788-2123