Regulation 61-22, The Evaluation of Staff of Schools and Child Care Centers for Tuberculosis, effective May 2017, requires one Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) be completed for school and child care employees. This screening test must have been completed within the twelve months prior to hire for those new to working in schools or child care centers. Documentation of TB screening must be documented on a DPH 1420 School Employee Certificate of Evaluation for Tuberculosis form. Potential employees and health care providers may get a blank copy of the D-1420.

SC DPH TB Control and Immunization Divisions have partnered together to create the recommended health education element. Instead of a required annual screening, Regulation 61-22 recommends teachers, employees and volunteers at public and private schools, kindergartens, nurseries or child care centers receive annual health education about tuberculosis and other communicable diseases common to these environments. Get a copy of the health education document.