Policy 1338 – Duties of the School Physician/Nurse Practioner
The school physician/nurse practitioner shall be appointed by the Board of Education. The duties of the school physician/nurse practitioner shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs professional medical services in the examination and care of school children;
- Performs routine examinations of school children to detect the presence of contagious diseases and physical defects;
- Serves as an on call member on the Committee on Special Education;
- Reports to the Board on school health services;
- Coordinates scheduling for physical examinations to all students participating in interscholastic athletics;
- Provides final medical clearance for a return to extra class athletic activities for all students who have or are believed to have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion);
- Develops the program of health service in accordance with policies approved by the Board and as directed by the Superintendent of Schools;
- Conducts physical exams for all bus drivers and substitutes prior to employment and annually thereafter;
- Conducts a medical evaluation on any employee at the request of the Board of Education.
8 NYCRR Section 136.5
Education Law Sections 902, 913 and 6902
Adopted: 4/25/01
Revised 02/04/16