Do public schools need to know if my child is hiv positive?

NO: Please ask your HIV specialist on law and regulations passed to protect hiv-infected persons from unreasonable discriminatory practices. This issue is more of social consequences than medical. Transmission of HIV has been well characterized and risk of infecting others is minimal provided there is adequate care and treatment.

Not generally: Most public schools follow guidelines require personnel to use of universal precautions in dealing with blood products or body fluids. Hiv is not the only blood born problem.Private schools will follow similar guidelines in most states. Most schools don't require disclosure but you may choose to have a single confidential contact.Bring your physician into the discussion if possible.