# 23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.120: Section 23.120 Standards for the School Nurse

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## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.120
- **Heading:** Section 23.120 Standards for the School Nurse
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 23 EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES / CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION / Part 23 STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL ENDORSEMENTS / Section 23.120 Standards for the School Nurse

## Text

Section 23
Section 23.120  Standards for
the School Nurse
a)         Content Knowledge
The school nurse with a
professional educator license endorsed in school support services for school
nurse (i.e., educator licensed school nurse) understands and practices within a
framework of professional nursing and education to provide a coordinated school
health program that encourages all students to achieve their optimal potential.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands that professional nursing is the foundation for
clinical decision-making through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification,
planning, implementation, and evaluation, as it applies to all students in a
holistic and ethical manner.
B)        understands the concepts of health promotion and disease
prevention when addressing the health care needs of all students and others in
the school community.
C)        understands the intent of local, State, and federal rules and
regulations, their application to learners with disabilities, and their
potential impact on the school community.
D)        understands the significance of practicing within the legal
boundaries of professional school nursing.
E)        understands various technology-based productivity tools and
their application to school nursing practice.
F)         understands the concepts of the Illinois Learning Standards
(see 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1, Appendix D) when providing coordinated school health
services that integrate principles of health and education.
G)        understands the principles of public health as they apply to
the school population.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        acquires and continues to maintain current knowledge and
competency in school nursing practice in a holistic and ethical manner.
B)        collects accurate data in a systematic, organized, and ongoing
manner
ealth and education.
G)        understands the principles of public health as they apply to
the school population.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        acquires and continues to maintain current knowledge and
competency in school nursing practice in a holistic and ethical manner.
B)        collects accurate data in a systematic, organized, and ongoing
manner.
C)        analyzes and prioritizes data, utilizes scientific principles,
and applies professional judgment in determining an appropriate nursing
diagnosis.
D)        identifies expected outcomes derived from nursing diagnoses and
develops an individualized plan of care that specifies interventions to attain
expected outcomes.
E)        implements interventions identified in the plan of care and
evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes in a systematic, continuous,
and criterion-based manner.
F)         demonstrates skills in assessment and appropriate nursing
interventions and seeks available resources when addressing acute and chronic
health care needs of individuals in the school community.
G)        acts as liaison between the home, school, and community to
enhance the health and wellness of all individuals.
H)        acts as a resource integrating principles of health teaching,
health promotion, and disease prevention in the school community.
I)         participates in the development and evaluation of health
curricula, health instructional materials, and other health education
activities.
J)         implements public health mandates and participates in
environmental safety and health activities that promote self-care and safety.
K)        participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the
identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education
programs and incorporates components of the individual health care plan into the
Individualized Educational Program or Section 504 Plan when indicated
nd participates in
environmental safety and health activities that promote self-care and safety.
K)        participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the
identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education
programs and incorporates components of the individual health care plan into the
Individualized Educational Program or Section 504 Plan when indicated.
L)        recommends modifications of the school program for students who
require accommodations due to health needs.
M)       practices within the legal boundaries inherent in the nursing
license and evaluates school nursing practice in relation to professional
practices, standards, regulations, and policies.
N)        assigns and/or delegates tasks as defined in the Nurse Practice
Act [225 ILCS 65] and its implementing rules at 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300.
O)        maintains confidentiality within legal, regulatory, and ethical
parameters of health and education.
P)         utilizes available technology, as appropriate to the work
setting, assuring that the information stored in the system is maintained in a
confidential manner.
Q)        applies the components of the Illinois Learning Standards when
implementing a coordinated school health program.
b)         Human Development and Learning
The educator
licensed school nurse understands human growth and development and provides a
continuum of care and learning experiences for the general and special education
populations that support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical
well-being of all students.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the characteristics of normal, delayed, and
disordered patterns of human development and their impact on learning.
B)        understands the principles of brain development and the
interrelationship with physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth
across the life span
ysical
well-being of all students.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the characteristics of normal, delayed, and
disordered patterns of human development and their impact on learning.
B)        understands the principles of brain development and the
interrelationship with physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth
across the life span.
C)        understands the effects of biological, psychosocial, economic,
environmental, and technological conditions that influence human growth and
development and their impact on learning.
D)        understands the complex interactions of medications on the
educational, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional behaviors of all
students.
E)        recognizes how environment, culture, linguistic  background,
socioeconomic level, abuse/neglect, violence, and substance use affect growth
and development.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        applies knowledge of human growth and development and
developmental differences when providing health assessment, direct physical
care, health teaching, and guidance to all students.
B)        provides formal and informal instruction based on the Illinois
Learning Standards.
C)        recommends appropriate accommodations for individual students
with learning differences or needs, based on their level of development.
D)        assists all students to develop appropriate skills based on age
and developmental level that will help them advocate for themselves and become
knowledgeable health care consumers.
E)        demonstrates awareness of health issues and their impact in
different school-aged populations: preschool, primary, middle grade, and young
and older teens.
c)         Diversity
The educator
licensed school nurse understands how students, families, and communities
differ in their perspectives and approaches to health care and learning and
creates opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners
onstrates awareness of health issues and their impact in
different school-aged populations: preschool, primary, middle grade, and young
and older teens.
c)         Diversity
The educator
licensed school nurse understands how students, families, and communities
differ in their perspectives and approaches to health care and learning and
creates opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands how health practices and learning are influenced by
developmental/cognitive ability, individual strengths and needs, prior
learning, life experiences, gender, culture, family, community values, racial
and ethnic diversity, literacy, language, and socio-economic status.
B)        understands and is sensitive to cultural, racial, gender, and
ethnic diversity.
C)        understands ways in which similar behaviors may have different
meanings in different cultures and that some similar behaviors exist among
cultures.
D)        understands the impact of gender bias and sex-role
stereotyping.
E)        recognizes that a student's basic human needs must be met for
effective learning.
F)         understands the areas of exceptionality in learning as defined
in the federal and State statutes.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        demonstrates sensitivity to differences in students from
diverse ethnic, social, cultural, family compositions, and religious
backgrounds.
B)        delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner
that is sensitive to and respectful of student and family diversity.
C)        facilitates learning in which individual differences and
cultural diversity are respected.
D)        designs assessments and intervention strategies appropriate to
students' gender, culture, stage of development, learning styles, strengths,
and needs.
E)        makes referrals for additional services or resources to assist
students with diverse needs that have an impact on learning
.
C)        facilitates learning in which individual differences and
cultural diversity are respected.
D)        designs assessments and intervention strategies appropriate to
students' gender, culture, stage of development, learning styles, strengths,
and needs.
E)        makes referrals for additional services or resources to assist
students with diverse needs that have an impact on learning.
F)         develops an individualized plan of care appropriate to
developmental/cognitive ability, individual strengths and needs, prior
learning, life experiences, gender, culture, family, community values, racial
and ethnic diversity, literacy, and language.
d)         Assessment and Evaluation
The educator
licensed school nurse understands various formal and informal assessment and
evaluation components of the nursing process to support the continual
development, optimal health, and learning potential of all students.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the significance of the critical relationship
between health and learning.
B)        understands the role of assessment in evaluating how students
learn, what they know and are able to do, and experiences that support their
optimal growth and development.
C)        understands the multidisciplinary components of a student case
study evaluation in determining special education eligibility and
implementation of health related services.
D)        understands the application of assessment and evaluation
results in the development of individual student program modifications.
E)        understands the role of assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation in a coordinated health program.
F)         recognizes and supports the rights of
students/parents/guardians in regard to assessment and evaluation
ealth related services.
D)        understands the application of assessment and evaluation
results in the development of individual student program modifications.
E)        understands the role of assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation in a coordinated health program.
F)         recognizes and supports the rights of
students/parents/guardians in regard to assessment and evaluation.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        collects, prioritizes, and documents health data from students,
families, staff, and service agencies in a systematic, organized, and ongoing
manner.
B)        uses health assessment and evaluation results to support
appropriate provision of educational and school health services.
C)        recommends modifications of the school program for students who
require accommodations due to health needs.
D)        utilizes appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies to
enhance health promotion, disease prevention, and safety.
E)        apprises the student/parent/guardian of their rights in regard
to assessment and evaluation.
e)         Planning and Intervention
The educator
licensed school nurse uses the planning and intervention components of the
nursing process to develop and plan for a coordinated school health program
that meets the needs of students, families, staff, and community.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the principles of planning and intervention when
implementing a coordinated school health program.
B)        recognizes that a plan includes measurable goals and objectives
as applicable to individual student health and learning needs.
C)        understands that plans and interventions are educationally
relevant, developmentally appropriate, and sensitive to the social, cultural
and linguistic background of the child, family and staff.
D)        understands the development of plans and interventions that
comply with local, State, and federal laws and regulations
as applicable to individual student health and learning needs.
C)        understands that plans and interventions are educationally
relevant, developmentally appropriate, and sensitive to the social, cultural
and linguistic background of the child, family and staff.
D)        understands the development of plans and interventions that
comply with local, State, and federal laws and regulations.
E)        understands the need for collaboration with students, family,
staff, and community in the development of a plan.
F)         understands the application of current standards of school
nursing practice to planning and intervention.
G)        understands how to access and utilize information relative to
student health and learning issues.
H)        understands how to prioritize when developing a plan and
implementing interventions that provide for continuity of care and optimal
learning.
I)         understands the legal implications of timely documentation
pertaining to planned interventions and evaluations.
J)         understands how to develop and implement disease prevention,
health promotion, and screening programs.
K)        understands the development and implementation of health
related curricula.
L)        understands the importance of integrating technology in
appropriate aspects of health services.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        collaborates and establishes a plan and interventions that
correlate with the expectations of student goals based on health and learning
needs.
B)        develops student-focused plans with measurable goals and
objectives.
C)        develops educationally relevant and developmentally appropriate
plans and interventions that are sensitive to the social, cultural, and
linguistic background of the child, family, and staff.
D)        collaborates in the development of plans and interventions that
comply with local, State, and federal law and regulations
ops student-focused plans with measurable goals and
objectives.
C)        develops educationally relevant and developmentally appropriate
plans and interventions that are sensitive to the social, cultural, and
linguistic background of the child, family, and staff.
D)        collaborates in the development of plans and interventions that
comply with local, State, and federal law and regulations.
E)        applies current standards of school nursing practice when
developing plans and interventions that integrate technology into school health
services.
F)         utilizes multiple sources of information when prioritizing and
developing plans and interventions that provide for continuity of care and
optimal learning.
G)        develops and implements disease prevention, health promotion,
and screening programs based on individual, school, and community needs.
H)        documents
plans and interventions in a retrievable format.
I)         collaborates in the development and implementation of
health-related curricula that address the issues and needs of students, family,
staff, and community.
f)         Service Delivery
The educator
licensed school nurse understands and uses various intervention strategies in
the development of a coordinated school health program that assists students,
families, staff, and community to achieve optimal levels of wellness and
learning.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the assessment process in the delivery of school
health services in a coordinated school health program.
B)        understands classroom methods of instruction based on current
learning standards and theory appropriate to students' developmental levels and
diversity.
C)        understands the principles of individual and group health
counseling and teaching.
D)        understands the design, development, and evaluation of health
education curricula and other instructional materials
ealth program.
B)        understands classroom methods of instruction based on current
learning standards and theory appropriate to students' developmental levels and
diversity.
C)        understands the principles of individual and group health
counseling and teaching.
D)        understands the design, development, and evaluation of health
education curricula and other instructional materials.
E)        understands the role and responsibility of a health resource
professional with respect to students, staff, families, and community.
F)         understands
the application of holistic health principles.
G)        understands
developmentally appropriate self-care.
H)        understands the implications of independent professional
nursing judgment in the delivery of school health services.
I)         understands the legal and ethical basis for policies and
guidelines that address management of medications, specialized care, and
confidentiality.
J)         understands the importance of seeking and maintaining current
knowledge and understanding of mandated health examinations, immunizations, and
screening.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        evaluates the delivery of school health services in a
coordinated school health program.
B)        provides classroom health instruction based on current learning
standards and theory, appropriate to students' developmental levels and
diversity.
C)        provides individual and group health counseling and teaching
that incorporate individual strengths, offer maximum opportunity to make
informed health choices, and promote students' participation in health care
decisions and learning.
D)        participates in the design and development of health education
curricula, instructional materials, and other health education activities.
E)        promotes self-care through education of students, families, and
staff by providing health information and resource materials.
F)         applies
holistic health principles
ote students' participation in health care
decisions and learning.
D)        participates in the design and development of health education
curricula, instructional materials, and other health education activities.
E)        promotes self-care through education of students, families, and
staff by providing health information and resource materials.
F)         applies
holistic health principles.
G)        applies current professional standards of nursing practice (see
"School Nursing, Scope and Standards of Practice, 2
nd
Edition"
(2011), published by the National Association of School Nurses, Inc., 1100
Wayne Avenue #925, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 and available at www.nasn.org;
no later amendments to or editions of these standards are incorporated by this
Section) and uses independent nursing judgment when delivering school health
services.
H)        contributes to the development and implementation of
health-related policies and procedures that comply with the Nurse Practice Act
and the School Code.
I)         implements
health-related policies and procedures.
J)         administers medications and performs specialized procedures in
compliance with State and district policy guidelines.
g)         Learning Environment
The educator
licensed school nurse understands and uses principles of health promotion and
disease prevention to promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands principles of health promotion and disease and
injury prevention.
B)        understands how to conduct school health assessments to
identify current health issues and the need for programs.
C)        understands how to develop and implement health programs that
support a safe and healthy learning environment
nt.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands principles of health promotion and disease and
injury prevention.
B)        understands how to conduct school health assessments to
identify current health issues and the need for programs.
C)        understands how to develop and implement health programs that
support a safe and healthy learning environment.
D)        understands how to collaborate with school community, board of
education, health authorities, and community health agencies to develop and
implement health policies and procedures based on current standards of practice
that support a safe and healthy learning environment.
E)        understands how to evaluate interventions and appropriately
communicate findings.
F)         understands the responsibilities of orienting, training,
documenting competency, supervising, and evaluating tasks delegated to health
assistants, aides, and unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate to the
school setting.
G)        understands
how to adapt technology for school health services.
H)        understands how environmental health concepts affect school
health and safety.
I)         understands
how individual actions affect the environment.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)       incorporates principles of health promotion and disease
prevention.
B)        conducts school health assessments to identify current health
issues and the need for programs.
C)        develops and implements health programs based on current
professional standards of practice in nursing and health care, current trends,
sources of funding, school policies, and local, State, and federal
laws/regulations.
D)       develops and implements health policies and procedures in
collaboration with the school community, board of education, and health
authorities, and community health agencies
s and implements health programs based on current
professional standards of practice in nursing and health care, current trends,
sources of funding, school policies, and local, State, and federal
laws/regulations.
D)       develops and implements health policies and procedures in
collaboration with the school community, board of education, and health
authorities, and community health agencies.
E)        evaluates ongoing health and safety issues for outcomes of
quality care and appropriately communicates findings.
F)        orients, trains, and supervises the performance of tasks
delegated to health assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel as
appropriate to the school setting.
G)       incorporates and utilizes technology for school health services.
H)       incorporates principles of environmental health into the
provision of school health services.
I)         teaches the consequences of individual actions as they relate
to the environment.
h)         Communication
The educator
licensed school nurse understands and uses effective communication and
technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and partnerships that
address the health, safety, and learning needs of all students.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands language development, communication techniques, and
the role of communication in learning.
B)        understands
the value, ethics, and dynamics of communication.
C)        understands written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual
communication processes.
D)        understands technology-based productivity tools and their
application to school nursing practice.
E)        understands
the impact of diversity on effective communication.
F)         understands the professional and legal implications of
confidentiality and personal privacy, including the Illinois School Student
Records Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
ion processes.
D)        understands technology-based productivity tools and their
application to school nursing practice.
E)        understands
the impact of diversity on effective communication.
F)         understands the professional and legal implications of
confidentiality and personal privacy, including the Illinois School Student
Records Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
G)        understands how the development of professional networking
enhances the health and learning of school-age populations.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        promotes
and models positive, effective communication.
B)        uses various communication methods and tools to enrich learning
opportunities.
C)        utilizes various strategies to communicate effectively in a
diverse school community.
D)        utilizes
available technology to enhance communication.
E)        promotes and models ethical practices for confidential and
private communication.
F)         interprets and articulates health-related information and its
potential impact on students' learning within the school and the community.
G)       promotes informational linkages within the health care
community.
i)          Collaborative Relationships
The educator
licensed school nurse understands and develops collaborative relationships with
colleagues, families, and the community to support students' learning and
well-being.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands schools as organizations within the context of the
larger community.
B)        understands the dynamics of interdisciplinary collaboration
that enhances health and learning.
C)        understands how diversity influences collaboration with
families and the school community.
D)        recognizes the need for cooperative action in order to
implement an effective, coordinated school health program
chools as organizations within the context of the
larger community.
B)        understands the dynamics of interdisciplinary collaboration
that enhances health and learning.
C)        understands how diversity influences collaboration with
families and the school community.
D)        recognizes the need for cooperative action in order to
implement an effective, coordinated school health program.
E)        understands how partnerships among schools and families,
businesses, community groups, government agencies, and higher education
maximize the use of resources and promote health and learning.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        initiates contact with and acts as a liaison among the home,
school, community health agencies, community organizations, and private medical
sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
B)        collaborates with the student, family, staff, and community in
the development of goals, time-lines, and decisions related to health care,
service delivery, and healthy lifestyles.
C)        considers cultural factors when cooperating with families and
the school community to facilitate student health and learning.
D)        participates in collaborative decision-making and
problem-solving with other professionals to promote students' success.
j)          Professional Conduct and Ethics
The educator
licensed school nurse understands school nursing as a professional specialty
and maintains standards of professional conduct and ethics.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands that the school nurse is the only health
professional in the school setting who is prepared in both education and
nursing.
B)        understands how federal/State/local laws and regulations govern
school health practice.
C)        understands the school nurse's position within the school
organization.
D)        understands current health and educational policies and
guidelines
understands that the school nurse is the only health
professional in the school setting who is prepared in both education and
nursing.
B)        understands how federal/State/local laws and regulations govern
school health practice.
C)        understands the school nurse's position within the school
organization.
D)        understands current health and educational policies and
guidelines.
E)        understands the professional code of conduct and ethical
practice guidelines embodied in the standards referred to in subsection
(f)(2)(G) of this Section and the Nurse Practice Act.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        maintains professional credentials and participates in regular
relevant continuing education.
B)        practices within the regulatory parameters of health and
practices within the organizational structure of the school system.
C)        practices within current health and educational policies and
guidelines.
D)        practices within the code of professional conduct delineated in
the standards referred to in subsection (f)(2)(G) of this Section and follows
current health and education directives.
E)        delivers care that promotes and preserves students' and
families' autonomy, dignity, cultural differences, and rights.
k)         Reflection and Professional Growth
The educator
licensed school nurse is a reflective practitioner who actively seeks
opportunities to grow professionally.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands that lifelong learning is an integral part of
professional growth.
B)        understands that the process of continuous improvement is
necessary to advance school health services.
C)        understands current areas of research and resources that are
available for professional development.
D)        understands and participates in self-assessment, critical
thinking, and problem-solving
rstands that lifelong learning is an integral part of
professional growth.
B)        understands that the process of continuous improvement is
necessary to advance school health services.
C)        understands current areas of research and resources that are
available for professional development.
D)        understands and participates in self-assessment, critical
thinking, and problem-solving.
E)        understands the importance of acquiring and maintaining the
skills to practice in the specialty area of school nursing.
F)         understands that professional growth is evaluated in relation
to the standards referred to in subsection (f)(2)(G) of this Section, relevant
statutes, guidelines, policies, and research.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        participates in regular professional dialogue and continuous
learning to support personal development as a lifelong learner and health
educator.
B)        uses observation, data collection, pedagogical knowledge, and
research as sources for active reflection, evaluation, and revision of
practice.
C)        consults with and utilizes the expertise of others as resources
for problem-solving, for generating new ideas, and for seeking and giving
feedback.
D)        assesses his or her own practice and needs and plans for
continuing professional development.
E)        analyzes, evaluates, and reflects on the effectiveness of
interventions in relation to outcomes.
F)         participates as a member of professional nursing and
educational organizations.
l)          Leadership and Advocacy
The educator
licensed school nurse is a member of the educational team, a leader and
facilitator of change, and an advocate for students, the school, and the
community.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the importance of the school nurse's leadership and
advocacy roles.
B)        understands the changing parameters of the professional school
nurse's scope of practice
chool nurse is a member of the educational team, a leader and
facilitator of change, and an advocate for students, the school, and the
community.
1)         Knowledge Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        understands the importance of the school nurse's leadership and
advocacy roles.
B)        understands the changing parameters of the professional school
nurse's scope of practice.
C)        recognizes the impact of social, economic, and political issues
and the legislative process on the nature and provision of health services to
students and the community.
D)        understands effective models, programs, and services available
in the school/community environment.
E)        understands the components of resource management relative to
school health services.
F)         understands the process of referral and follow-up in the
provision of health and educational services.
G)        understands the impact of cultural diversity and family
dynamics on students' learning.
H)        understands
the need to support students' self-advocacy.
2)         Performance Indicators – The competent school nurse:
A)        empowers the school community to effectively use health and
wellness resources to make informed decisions.
B)         serves as mentor and role model for students, families, and
peers.
C)         increases public awareness of school nurses' role and positive
impact on student success.
D)        develops and implements a plan for professional leadership.
E)         promotes school nursing as a professional nursing specialty.
F)         uses research and best practice guidelines to develop
appropriate problem-solving strategies.
G)        participates in policy making on local, State, and federal
levels that have an impact on the school community.
H)        identifies areas of health needs and utilizes appropriate
consultation, resources, and services.
I)          participates in resource management of the school health
services
s research and best practice guidelines to develop
appropriate problem-solving strategies.
G)        participates in policy making on local, State, and federal
levels that have an impact on the school community.
H)        identifies areas of health needs and utilizes appropriate
consultation, resources, and services.
I)          participates in resource management of the school health
services.
J)          advocates for the school health community.
K)        makes appropriate and timely referrals, including provisions
for continuity of care and follow-up.
L)         provides services that acknowledge cultural diversity and
family dynamics.
M)        extends services to students that build on individual
strengths, provide opportunities for positive lifestyle choices, and encourage
planning and direction for their own health care.

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- [23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.110 Section 23.110  Standards for the School Counselor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_110.md)
- [23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.120 Section 23.120  Standards for the School Nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_120.md)
- [23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.130 Section 23.130  Standards for the School Psychologist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_130.md)
- [23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.140 Section 23.140  Standards for the School Social Worker](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_140.md)
- [23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.150 Section 23.150  Standards for School Marriage and Family Therapists](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_150.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T23_P23_S23_120. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.