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HJUHSD is committed to the health, wellness, and safety of all persons in our school community, and district protocols reflect the guidance recommended by the California Department of Public Health.
California Department of Public Health- K-12 Guidance 2025-2026 School Year
General Guidance for when Children Have Signs/Symptoms
A child should stay home (or go home) from child care or school when any new illness or symptom:
prevents them from participating meaningfully in child care or school activities; OR
results in a need for care that is greater than the staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other children.
Under California law, a child may be required to stay home (or go home) from school in specified circumstances where an apparent illness presents a significant risk to other children or school personnel. (Education Code § 49213; Education Code § 49451.
Returning to School after illness:
For most illnesses, including infectious diseases, a doctor’s note is NOT necessary for returning to the child care or school setting.
In general, a child can return when they meet ALL the following conditions:
Symptoms are improving and the child is feeling better and can meaningfully participate in routine child care/school activities.
Staff can meet child’s care needs without compromising the health and safety of other children and staff.
Specific symptoms (like fever or vomiting) have met return recommendations
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