File: JLCA - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STUDENTS File: JLCA - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STUDENTSEvery student will be examined for screening in sight, hearing, BMI*, and for other physical problems as provided in the law and regulation. A record of the results will be kept by the school nurse.
Every student will provide evidence of or will be given a general physical examination four times: upon entering school and upon admittance to the fourth, seventh, and tenth grades. The results of examinations will be a basis for determining what corrective measures or modifications of school activities, if any, should be recommended. A record of all examinations and recommendations will be kept.
Every candidate for a school athletic team will present the signed consent of parent or guardian in order to participate on a squad. In addition to the signed consent, a written report stating the student�s fitness to participate in school athletics and signed by the student's healthcare provider will be sent to the school nurse.
The school physician will make a prompt examination of all children referred to them by the school nurse. They will examine school employees when, in their opinion, the protection of the student's health may require it. Except in an emergency, the school physician will not prescribe for or treat any student.
Whenever the school nurse finds a child suffering from any disease or medical problem, the situation will be reported to the parent or guardian if remedial treatment is recommended. A copy of the record will be kept in the student's school medical record.
The school nurse will make a monthly report to the Superintendent of the number of students examined; the number excluded; and the number recommended for treatment or special adjustment of work. In all cases of exclusion or recommendation, the causes will be included in the report.
* NOTE: Department of Health Regulations call for vision screenings in Grades 1-5, once between 6-8, and once between 9-12; hearing screenings in grades 1-3, once between 6-8, and once between 9-12; BMI in grades 1, 4, 7, 10.
SOURCE: MASC - Updated 2021
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:53; 71:54; 71:56; 71:57
105 CMR 200
CROSS REF.: JF, School Admissions
Approved: February 27, 2024