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.

● Emergent care situation means a sudden or unforeseen occurrence of onset of a
medical or behavioral condition that could result in serious injury or harm to a student or
others in the event immediate medical attention is not provided. Emergent care situation
includes the need to screen a student or others for symptoms or exposures during an
outbreak or public health event of concern as designated by the department of public
health.

● Invasive physical examination means any medical examination that involves the
exposure of private body parts or any act during such examination that includes incision,
insertion, or injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision or scoliosis
screening.

● Student health screening means an intentionally planned, periodic process to identify if
students may be at risk for a health concern and to determine if a referral for an in-depth
assessment is needed to consider appropriate health services. Student health
screening does not include an episodic, individual screening done in accordance with
professional licensed practice.

The superintendent, in conjunction with the school nurse will develop administrative regulations
implementing this policy. The superintendent will provide a written report on the role of health
services in the education program to the board annually.

Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 143 (1995).

                                641 I.A.C. 7.  

                                  281 I.A.C. 12.3(9).

Cross Reference:    501.04  Entrance - Admissions

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Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed   7-13-2022             Revised  8-16-23