Palm Beach State College Board Policy

Title: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Policy Number: 6Hx-18-3.43

Legal Authority: 1001.61 FS, 1001.64 FS, 1006.68 FS

Date Adopted/Amended: Adopted 9/27/1988; Amended 6/19/2001

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The College will allow students with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), or those testing positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to participate in any student programs unless it can be demonstrated that such students are a direct threat to other students.

If it is determined by a Palm Beach State College staff member that a student who has AIDS or has tested HIV positive may pose a threat to other persons, the situation will be reviewed by a College committee consisting of the Vice President of Student Services, two college employees in a health care field, and a counselor or a faculty member appointed by the President. The Committee will review the facts and recommend to the President what action, if any, should be taken. The Committee will make reasonable efforts to ensure the confidentiality of medical records or other information it has obtained in accordance with applicable laws.

The Student Handbook will provide information related to AIDS education or identify where additional AIDS education information may be obtained.