Absenteeism Due to Illness Has Increased Recently in the Local

Absenteeism due to illness has increased recently in the local middle school. The increase is noted to be related to exacerbation of asthma symptoms in the student population. Which would be the most effective approach in decreasing absenteeism among this population?

A) Develop an asthma education and surveillance program that addresses students, families, and faculty members.
B) Develop a policy to exclude students with a diagnosis of asthma from admission to the school.
C) Create an asthma prevention plan within the school environment, based in the school nurse's office.
D) Create an education program for faculty related to the prevention of exacerbation of asthma systems.