File: JLCA - Physical Examinations of Students File: JLCA - Physical Examinations of StudentsParents/guardians shall be encouraged to have their children physically examined prior to entering school and again prior to the fourth, seventh and tenth grades. A dental examination shall also be encouraged.
Students may be excused from physical education activities and from curricular requirements relating to physical education activities upon the statement from a physician or other licensed health care professional that such participation would be injurious to their health.
Teachers shall be alert to the general well-being of students and shall refer any questionable situations to the school principal.
Adopted May 9, 1978
Revised October 19, 1982
Revised to conform with practice: date of manual adoption, January 14, 1992
Revised November 18, 2003
Revised December 18, 2007
Revised February 2, 2010
Revised April 5, 2011
Reviewed August 21, 2023
LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 13-22-103 (minors may consent for medical, dental care under certain circumstances)
CROSS REFS.: IMBB, Exemptions from Required Instruction
JLC, Student Health Services and Records
JLDAC, Screening/Testing of Students