School Health regulations

Massachusetts regulations and related school health resources

Massachusetts regulations

• 105 CMR 200.00: Physical examination of school children
• 105 CMR 201.00: Head injuries and concussions in extracurricular activities
• 105 CMR 220.00: Immunization of students before admission to school

Medication regulations

• 105 CMR 210.000: The Administration of Prescription Medications in Public and Private Schools

Related resources

Head Injuries and Concussions

• Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries
   

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for athletic coaches

• In accordance with Chapter 361 of the Acts of 2014 the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recognizes the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross as providers of approved Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for athletic coaches.

Immunization and vaccination

• School Immunization and Vaccination Requirements
   

Isolation and quarantine

• New Isolation and Quarantine Regulations for Varicella as of 4/9/2003 (DOC)
   

Orders in school setting

• Comfort Care Program Update Memo
• Children with "Do Not Resuscitate" or Comfort Care" Verification Forms in School Setting (DOC) 
   

Wellness and nutrition

• 105 CMR 215.00: Standards for school wellness committees
• 105 CMR 225.00: Nutrition standards for competitive foods and beverages in public schools
• A 2012 amendment to the 2010 Act Relative to School Nutrition changed how the school nutrition standards are applied in certain circumstances. To view both the original Act and the amendment to the Act, see Session Law Acts (2010) Chapter 197 and Session Law Acts (2012) Chapter 96