It is the policy of the Seattle School District to furnish school space , upon approval by the Superintendent, for student health clinics funded by outside organizations and/or other governmental bodies, provided that: 1) The health clinic operators insure and hold the District harmless from liability in connection with the clinics, 2) Written parent or guardian permission for students to be treated is received except for those services that either Federal or State laws allow access to treatment without parent/guardian consent, 3) Abortions will not be performed, and 4) Scope of health services offered will be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent through an annual assessment of student health needs data and consultation with Public Health – Seattle and King County.

Policy Cross References

• 3410 – Student Health
• 4260 – Use of School Facilities
• 4265 – School and Community Partnerships

Previous Policies

• D100.00 – Health Clinics

Legal References

• RCW 43.70.825 School-based health center program office.
• Chapter 71.34 RCW Behavioral Health Services for Minors.
• RCW 71.34.530 Outpatient treatment of adolescent.
• Chapter 28A.225 RCW Compulsory School Attendance and Admission.
• RCW 70.24.110 Minors—Treatment, consent, liability for payment for care.

Revisions

• April 3, 2024

Adopted

• December 7, 2011