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