What medical requirements must students meet in order to attend school?
Education Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education require physical examinations for children when they enter the school district for the first time and in grades 1,3,7 and 10. A report of the child’s examination shall be submitted by the person in parental authority at the time of entrance, signed by a physician or a mid-level practitioner (nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant) and must have been completed within 90 days of its presentation to the school. If a physical examination report is not submitted, the parent will be notified and a plan will be worked out with the school nurse to comply with this regulation. The child will be examined through the school health services if necessary.
