5065: Bed Bugs
Students found to have bed bugs will be removed from the classroom and inspected by the school nurse. Any bugs found should be removed and collected for identification. If an active bed bug is discovered, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) will be notified, and prompt, proper treatment will be required. Any other students residing in the same household or otherwise at risk of infection should be inspected as soon as possible after the initial diagnosis.
The student will not be excluded from the ESU or its programs the day of the diagnosis unless the student has been diagnosed previously and attempts at treatment have failed. No healthy child should be excluded from or allowed to miss program time because of bed bugs unless efforts to remedy an infestation have been unsuccessful.
If bed bugs are found in a classroom or elsewhere in the building, the school will notify parent(s) and guardian(s) of all students so that the students’ clothing and other belongings may be inspected before bringing them into the home. The ESU will not be closed due to a bed bug presence. If pest management is necessary, it will be provided to affected areas of the ESU.
Adopted on: May 13, 2019
Revised on: _________________________
Reviewed on: December 11, 2023