Abstract
In general, there is a low incidence of HIV infection in members of school communities...Despite this, the presence, in a school community, of persons infected with HIV or who have an HIV related disease have been perceived by some as presenting a threat to their children's, and even to their own health and well-being, which, in turn, has led to serious conflicts between various participants in that community. Experience, however, has shown that the fears of many persons and the risks of conflict and confrontation can be minimized, if not negated, if a school board has adopted policies and procedures in relation to HIV/AIDS...In this text, educational authorities and their advisors are provided both with a comprehensive model HIV/AIDS policy, and a commentary which examines...the fundamental ethical and legal considerations which have guided its formulation and the justifications for each of the principles contained therein.
