Bill Text: HI HB1948 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Physical Examination; Education
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-27 - Referred to HLT, EDN, referral sheet 2 [HB1948 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2016-HB1948-Introduced.html
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to physical examinations.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that school physical examinations are currently only conducted upon entry into the public school system, usually in kindergarten. The expansion of physical examination requirements for public school students will help reinforce a culture of wellness and preventative health care in the State. Furthermore, for children and adolescents who are obese, an additional physical examination visit provides an opportunity for the health care provider to assess the possible causes of obesity and develop a plan to support family-based lifestyle changes.
The purpose of this Act is to require a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within twelve months prior to attending seventh grade at a public school.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1159, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§302A-1159 Physical examination required. (a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, no child shall attend seventh grade unless the child presents to the appropriate school official written documentation from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse showing completion of the required physical examination performed within twelve months before the date of attendance. A child may attend school provisionally upon submitting written documentation from a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or authorized representative of the department of health stating that the child is in the process of undergoing a physical examination; provided that further documentation showing that the required physical examination has been completed shall be submitted to the appropriate school official no later than three months after the child first attends seventh grade.
(b) No child shall attend any school
for the first time in the State unless the child presents to the appropriate
school official a report from a licensed physician or advanced practice
registered nurse of the results of a physical examination performed within [a
year of] twelve months before the date of attendance at school. A
child may attend school provisionally upon submitting written documentation
from a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or other
authorized representative of the department of health stating that the child is
in the process of undergoing a physical examination. Further documentation
showing that the required physical examination has been completed shall be
submitted to the appropriate school official no later than three months after
the child first attends the school."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Physical Examination; Education
Description:
Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within twelve months prior to attending seventh grade at a public school. Provides for provisional attendance if an exam is scheduled.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
