Maine PreK to 12 School COVID-19 Rapid Test (BinaxNOW)Parent/Guardian Consent Form: School Year 2021-2022
RSU57 seeks to maintain a safe environment for employees, students, their families, and the community. This consent form provides RSU57 or its designee with your permission to perform a COVID-19 screening test for your child at the school or its designated site.
By signing below, you are indicating that you voluntarily consent to this screening procedure for the detection of COVID-19 for your child. Please read the attached information accompanying this form regarding school-based testing.
COVID-19 Test Information Statement
For Rapid BinaxNOW Ag Testing:
The test may be collected by self-swab or by a school nurse. The test involves a nasal swab that is used to determine the potential presence of COVID-19. The specimen collected for a rapid test will have results in approximately 15-20 minutes. The school will share the results with the CDC for public health reporting. The school or its designee will communicate those results to you following the test. Additionally, the school or its designee will request that the parent will contact the Primary Care Provider to ensure coordination of care, should the result be positive.