Overview
Test-to-Stay allows asymptomatic, unvaccinated students and staff who come into contact with an exposure at school (including the school bus) and test negative over a series of days to continue to attend school.
Requirements for Eligibility:
Test to Stay is an option for school-based close contacts if:
- The parent chooses to have his/her child participate.
- The student is free of symptoms.
- A daily attestation form is filled out by the parent to ensure that the child is symptom-free.
- The testing is done at the child’s home in accordance with the school nurse-approved testing cadence timeframe.
Protocol
Initial Determination
Families will be informed by school personnel that their students are a school-based close contact.
- Vaccinated and asymptomatic: Continue to attend school
- Unvaccinated and asymptomatic: Will be provided the option to Test to Stay or quarantine
If Quarantine is selected:
Participants will be provided further guidance by the school nurse
If Test to Stay is selected, participants will be provided:
- (2) At Home Rapid Test Kits (each kit includes 2 tests for a total of 4 tests.)
- School nurse-approved testing cadence timeframe.
Test to Stay Specifics:
Participants will:
- Pick up At Home Rapid Test Kits from the student’s respective school
- Complete up to three (3) at-home COVID-19 tests during the seven (7) day period following exposure according to the School nurse-approved testing cadence timeframe.
- Submit electronically Test Result Attestations. An electronic form will be sent when a student needs to participate in the Test to Stay protocol
- Continue to attend school/report to work as long as COVID-19 Test Results are negative and asymptomatic