The purpose of this handbook is to assist administrators and nurses in planning, organizing, and implementing an effective total school health program. Its contents are divided into three sections and seven appendixes. The first section discusses the functions of the administration, including those of delineating responsibilities, formulating goals and objectives, and developing policies for the school health program. Section 2 concerns the functions of the school nurse. Some of the topics discussed are the major duties and responsibilities of the nurse in the school health program, the nurse's role in health instruction, the nurse's responsibility for the school environment, and continuing education and professional development. Section 3 contains 11 sample forms and procedures for use by the nurse and/or health administrator. The appendixes contain various guidelines concerning school health care, requirements for school nurse certification, charts, reports, a list of resources, and a bibliography. (RC)