Health services are an integral part of assisting all students to increase learning, achievement and performance. Health services coordinate and support existing programs to assist each student in achievement of an optimal state of physical, mental, and social well being. Student health services ensure continuity and create linkages between school, home, and community service providers. The school district's needs and resources determine the linkages.
Except in emergent care situations or child abuse assessments, the district will not administer invasive physical examinations or health screenings of a student that are not required by state or federal law without first obtaining the written consent of the student’s parent or guardian.
The superintendent, in conjunction with the school nurse, will develop administrative regulations implementing this policy.
Legal Reference: 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.
34 C.F.R. pt 99., 104, 200, 300
29 U.S.C. § 794(a)
28 C.F.R. 35
20 U.S.C. 1232g § 1400 6301 et seq.
Iowa Code §§ 22.7, 139A.3. .8, .21; 143.1, 152, 256.7(24), .11, 280.23.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(4), (7), (11); 12.4(12); 12.8 282 I.A.C. 15.3(14); 22.
641 I.A.C. 7. 655 I.A.C. 6
Cross Reference: 501.4 Entrance--Admissions
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 8/16/01
Reviewed: 1/9/03; 8/16/07; 1/10/19; 10/11/23
Revised: 1/9/03; 7/19/22; 7/12/23
Student Health Services Administrative Regulations
Supports to improve student achievement include:
Components provided within a coordinated school health program include:
Student health services are provided to identify health needs; facilitate access to health care; provide for health needs related to educational achievement; promote health, well-being, and safety; and plan and develop the health services program.