File: JLCA - Physical Examinations of Students

Parents/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: February 11, 2003

Revised: March 04, 2008

                January 12, 2010

                June 14, 2011

LEGAL REFS.: 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