COVID-19 Testing for SY 2022-2023
For city testing options, please visit sf.gov/drop-testing.
Testing Options at SFUSD
Testing is a very important part of keeping our schools safe by caring for ourselves and others and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Here is how SFUSD is providing COVID-19 testing to students, staff, and families.
| Test Type | Test Results | Registration | How to Get Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid antigen test (Distributed at school site during scheduled times based on supply from California Department of Public Health) |
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n/a |
We distribute test kits as we receive them from the California Department of Public Health
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Testing is not mandatory. All students will be able to come to school if a family chooses not to have them participate in COVID-19 testing.
Check out our frequently asked questions about monitoring and testing for COVID-19.
Non-SFUSD Testing Options
Free and low-cost testing options:
- Find free or low-cost testing at pharmacies and community-based sites.
- Get free tests at San Francisco-run sites. If you have health insurance, the City will bill your insurance.
- If you have health insurance, your insurance must cover 8 home tests per person each month. Check your insurance company’s website to see how to get tests by pick up or reimbursement.
For more information about COVID-19 testing, or to find a testing site near you, visit sf.gov/gettested or call SFDPH’s COVID Resource Center at 628-652-2700.
After Getting Test Results
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, we strongly recommend following California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines:
If the test is positive:
- Stay home and isolate for at least 5 days
- Wear a mask
- Return if:
- Symptoms are not severe, AND
- They have spent at least 24 hours with no fever, without taking fever-reducing medication like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)
Learn more about isolation and quarantine guidelines.
This page was last updated on May 4, 2023