SB172

Kansas SB172 prohibits schools and child care facilities from excluding children exposed to infectious diseases without a quarantine or isolation.

Kansas SB172 amends public health laws to ensure that children exposed to infectious or contagious diseases cannot be excluded from schools or child care facilities unless a local health office or secretary issues an isolation or quarantine order. The bill emphasizes that exclusions should only occur if a physician or local health officer confirms the presence of an infectious or contagious disease. Parents, guardians, and school officials are required to follow these guidelines to protect public health.