Preventing MRSA in Schools
•MRSA: Preventing Skin Infections in School and Athletic Settings, N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services
•Frequently Asked Questions about MRSA, N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services
•Preventing Staph Infections in Schools, Illinois Department of Public Health
•NJSBA Critical Policy Reference Manual, File #5141, “Health,” Sample Policy (members only)
•NJSBA Critical Policy Reference Manual, File #5141, “Health,” Legal Reference (members only)
 
 
 
 
 
 

MRSA and Staph Infections: Resources for School Boards

Incidents of the "super bug" MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, have been reported in schools throughout the U.S. In New Jersey, fewer than a dozen incidents of MRSA (which stands for "methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus") had been reported as public schools completed their third month of the 2007-2008 school year.

Still, with more than 1.4 million students and another 200,000-plus staff members in New Jersey public schools, local boards of education need to be sure they have the policies and networks in place in case reports of the infection occur in their community.

This page is designed to provide assistance to school officials. For more information, school officials may call the NJSBA Legal and Policy Services Department toll free at (888) 886-5722, ext. 5222, or e-mail policy consultant David Bosted at dbosted@njsba.org.