TITLE XV
EDUCATION

CHAPTER 200
HEALTH AND SANITATION

School Health Services

Section 200:32

    200:32 Physical Examination of Pupils. – There shall be a complete physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse of each child prior to or upon first entry into the public school system and thereafter as often as deemed necessary by the local school authority. The result of the child's physical examination shall be presented to the local school officials on a form provided by the local school authorities. No physical examination shall be required of a child whose parent or guardian objects thereto in writing on the grounds that such physical examination is contrary to the child's religious tenets and teachings.

Source. 1971, 499:1. 1996, 277:1, eff. Aug. 9, 1996. 2009, 54:5, eff. July 21, 2009.