Test to Stay Protocol and Directions

Test to Stay Protocol

Test to Stay Directions

Minimum Testing Cadence

Test to Stay Registration Form

Test to Stay Daily Attestation (Must be completed by parents)

Click here for a PDF version of this information and the forms to complete.

Test to Stay Protocol

(Revised Jan. 21, 2022)

Overview

The Test to Stay (TTS) Protocol is designed to allow asymptomatic unvaccinated school-based close contacts to avoid school exclusion by testing negative using rapid NAAT tests during a five (5) day period following
exposure. The TTS protocol only applies to Florida Union Free School District students and the revised protocol will begin Monday, January 24, 2022.

 

Requirements for Eligibility

Test to Stay is an option for school-based close contacts if:

  • Exposure occurred in the school setting;
  • Both the exposed and infected person were consistently and properly masked;
  • The exposed person remains asymptomatic.

 

Protocol

Initial Determination

Once determined to be a school-based close contact:

The individual will be informed by the school nurse that they are a close contact

  • Vaccinated and asymptomatic: Continue to attend school
  • Unvaccinated and asymptomatic: Will be provided the option of Test to Stay or quarantine

If quarantine is selected

Participants will be provided:

  • Quarantine directions
  • Return to school attestation
  • Return to school timeline

If Test to Stay is selected 

Participants will be provided:

  • At-home rapid test kits (2)
  • Test cadence directions
  • At-home rapid test result attestation forms

 

Test to Stay Specifics

Participants will:

  • Complete up to three (3) COVID-19 tests during the five (5) day period following exposure*This may be reduced if recognition of the exposure is delayed
  • Submit signed Test to Stay attestations to the school nurse as required in the test directions
  • Continue to attend school, not afterschool or sports activities, as long as COVID-19 test results are negative and the individual remains asymptomatic

 

Test to Stay Directions

Test to Stay (TTS) is a strategy that allows asymptomatic unvaccinated school-based contacts to avoid school exclusion during a five (5) day period following exposure to COVID-19.

Please note the following Test to Stay requirements: 

  1. Your child will receive four at-home rapid test kits (two boxes).
  2. The tests must be completed on the dates prescribed on the attestation forms provided by the nurse or school administrator. Tests must be completed before sending the student to school.
  3. The completed and signed attestations must be submitted to school on each  date, as directed on the form.
  4. Parents will monitor their child for COVID-19 symptoms daily. Any symptoms will be immediately reported to your child’s school nurse.
  5. As per the NYS Department of Health guidelines, the exposed person who is allowed to remain in school through TTS must be quarantined outside of school and is not permitted to participate in extracurricular activities, i.e. athletics, clubs, performance activities, during the five (5) day TTS
    period.

Minimum Testing Cadence

Day of First Test Day of Second Test Day of Third Test
0 2 4
1 3 5
2 4 5
3 5 N/A
4 5 N/A
5 N/A N/A
  • * Day Zero is the date of last exposure
  • **The first test should be done as soon as possible after exposure is identified.

 

Test to Stay Registration Form
Students Return to School

Test to Stay: Description:

Asymptomatic, unvaccinated students that are determined to be a close contact may continue to attend school, but not afterschool or sports programs, through the Test to Stay protocol.

On ___________, 2022, _______________________________________, DOB__________________
(Date)                                 (Student Name – Please Print)                        (Student Date of Birth)
was determined to be a close contact in the school setting. The last date of exposure was ________________________, 2022.

To continue to attend school, your child must: 

  • Complete and submit the daily attestations; an attestation will be provided for each day of Test to Stay protocol;
  • Monitor for symptoms prior to coming to school each day;
  • Complete the rapid tests as per directions, and receive a negative result prior to remaining in school on the dates prescribed by the school nurse.

Parental Assurances:

  1. I understand that my child was determined to be a close contact in the school setting.
  2. My child will continue to attend school through the Test to Stay protocol.
  3. My child will submit the completed daily attestation (each school day).
  4. I understand that I should complete the rapid antigen test as prescribed and, should my child test positive, I will keep my child home and contact our physician.Test Date #1____________________

    Test Date #2____________________

    Test Date #3____________________

  5. I understand that as a part of TTS, my child must be quarantined outside of school and is not permitted to participate in extracurricular activities, i.e. athletics, clubs, performance activities, during the five (5) day TTS period.
  6. My child will not report to school following any SYMPTOMS or a POSITIVE test result. 

___________________________________ ________________________________
Parent Name (Please Print)                                                                  Parent Signature

___________________________________
Date

 

Test to Stay Daily Attestation

(Completed by Parent)

_____________________________________________________________________
Today’s Date                    Student Name (Please Print)                    Date of Exposure 

The above-named student does not present any of the following symptoms of COVID-19
____________
Parent Initial 

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

___ Student WAS tested for COVID-19 today as per the testing date specified by the nurse on the registration form.

I understand that I will be contacted by telephone with the result of COVID-19 test today.

___ Student WAS NOT tested for COVID-19 today as today is not a testing date specified by the nurse on the registration form.

___________________________________ ______________________________
Parent Name (Please Print)                                                     Parent Signature

______________________________
Telephone Number