School Health

School Health Services Program Overview

School Health Services ensures that school children are healthy and ready to learn. The presence of the school nurse can relieve teachers of monitoring and attending to student health needs, so they are free to devote all their time to educating students. School health programs also afford parents the peace of mind in knowing that their child’s health needs will be handled by a trained health professional during the school day. The Florida Department of Health in Clay County (DOH-Clay) provides oversight of the School Health Services Program in cooperation with the Clay County District Schools (CCDS). 

What kinds of services do students need during the school day?
Many students come to school with health conditions that may interfere with their ability to learn and reach their full potential. Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, infections, injuries, and emotional difficulties related to these illnesses may lead to absences from school, and in some cases, academic failure if left unattended or not addressed properly. The school nurse is a valuable partner in ensuring that students are healthy, safe, and prepared to learn. 

For a comprehensive description of the Florida Department of Health's School Services Programs, please visit:

School Health | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)