4114.2 Health - HIV-Related Illness
Adoption Date: 8/18/1988, Revised: 11/19/2009; 10/08/1992, 12/17/1999, Reviewed: 03/16/2015, Reviewed: 11/23/2015
4000 - Personnel
4114.2 Health - HIV-Related Illness
The Board of Education is mindful of the concern expressed by the public over the health issues surrounding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV). The Board also recognizes, based upon the current state of medical knowledge, that the virus associated with AIDS is not easily transmitted and there is no evidence that AIDS or the HIV virus can be transmitted by casual social contact in the school setting.
The Board acknowledges the rights of those students diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV infection to continue their education, the rights and interest of those employees diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV infection to continue their employment, as well as the rights and interests of all students and employees in the School District to learn and work without being subjected to significant risks to their health. The Board also takes notice that under current law and regulations, the disclosure of confidential AIDS and/or HIV-related information must be strictly limited.
Therefore, it is the policy of the Board:
An educational program regarding AIDS and HIV infection will be provided for employees on an annual basis.
Policy References:
Public Health Law, Article 27-F
Executive Law, § 296
§ 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
29 CFR 1910.1030
Policy Cross References:
5141.2 - Health -- HIV-Related Illness