SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — As San Angelo schools continue into 2025, San Angelo ISD has issued a reminder to families regarding its illness protocols.

"As we navigate through the cold and flu season, San Angelo ISD wants to remind our families about the importance of maintaining a healthy environment in our schools," the district said. "The well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and by working together, we can ensure a safe and productive learning environment for everyone."

According to SAISD, children "should only be in school when they can fully participate in their educational program" and, as such, should stay at home or will be referred home by school personnel if they exhibit any of the following conditions:

• If a child has a fever over 100 degrees, parents must keep the child home until he/she is fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication.
• If a child has diarrhea, parents must keep the child home for 24 hours after the condition ends. Diarrhea is three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period.
• Vomiting (not related to an event such as gagging, positioning, mucus, running after eating, etc.) Students must be symptom-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
• Pink/red eye(s) or purulent conjunctivitis (defined as pink or red conjunctiva with white or yellow eye discharge). The student must receive treatment for 24 hours before returning to school or be symptom-free before returning to school.
• Under state and local Health Department regulations, if your child has been diagnosed with certain illnesses they must remain home until readmission criteria have been met. To review the full list of Communicable Diseases please view the Texas Administrative Code.

"By adhering to these guidelines, we can collectively contribute to a healthier school community and minimize disruptions to the learning process," SAISD said. "Your cooperation and commitment to these practices are invaluable, and we appreciate your ongoing partnership in keeping our schools safe."

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