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District adopts DHEC’s Test to Stay Program

Beginning Feb. 14, Beaufort County School District will be implementing DHEC’s Test to Stay (TTS) program so employees and students who are identified as close contacts can continue teaching and learning and avoid quarantine if they following criteria are met:

  • They have no symptoms
  • Must wear a mask through Day 10
  • Take one COVID-19 test between days 5-7 and provide the results via the DHEC Attestation Form to the school before Day 8 

Although schools do not administer COVID-19 tests, there are two options for testing:  

  • At-home rapid-test: The District has an available a supply of free at-home rapid-test kits from DHEC that are available for parents to test their students.  Both employees and parents can request a test kit from the school nurse.
  • Test at a community health venue (e.g. doctor’s office, pharmacy, DHEC). Submit the test result to the school.

Required test results for employees and students must be provided to their school prior to Day 8.  If the employee or student develops symptoms at any time, they must isolate immediately, report symptoms to the school, and await further guidance.

Steps to take if an individual is exposed and has no symptoms:

  • If an employee or student is exposed to someone who has tested positive to COVID-19 and they have no symptoms* (regardless of vaccination status), below are the steps to follow as required by DHEC:
  • Notify the school nurse if deemed a close contact outside of the school environment by using the BCSD Online COVID Reporting form.
  • Continue to attend school unless symptoms* develop
  • Wear a mask through Day 10     
  • Administer a COVD-19 test on Day 5.
  • Submit test results to the school prior to Day 8.

Visit DHEC's website for information about the TTS program.