Bill Text: HI HB578 | 2016 | Regular Session | Amended

Hawaii House Bill 578 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Education; Physical Examination; Appropriation ($)

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2016-04-15 - Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610). [HB578 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-HB578-Amended.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	578
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015		H.D. 2
STATE OF HAWAII		S.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 302A-1159, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"§302A-1159 Physical examination required. (a) Beginning with the 2016-2017 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 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 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for recordkeeping, record review, accountability responsibilities, and notifications to parents related to mandatory physical examinations for seventh grade entry.

The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

Report Title:

Education; Physical Examination; Appropriation

Description:

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within the twelve months prior to attending seventh grade. Provides for provisional attendance if an exam is scheduled. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)

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