Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
6.402
05/03/21
Physical Examinations
and Immunizations
Rescinds:
Issued:
6.402
04/05/21
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
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The principal shall ensure that there is a complete physical examination of each student prior to:
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1. Entering school for the first time. 2 This applies to kindergarten, first grade and other
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students for whom there is no health record; and
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2. Participation as a member of any athletic team or in any other strenuous physical activity
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program.³
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Cost of the examination shall be borne by the parent or guardian of the student. These records shall be
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on file in the principal's office.
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Screening tests for vision, hearing, scoliosis and lice will be conducted. Parents/Guardians will receive
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written notice of any screening result that indicates a condition that might interfere or tend to interfere
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with a student's progress.
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In general, the school district will not conduct physical examinations of a student without parental
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consent to do so or by court order, unless the health or safety of the student or others is in question.⁴
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IMMUNIZATIONS
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No students entering school, including those entering kindergarten or first grade, those from out-of-
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state and those from nonpublic schools, will be permitted to enroll (or attend) without proof of
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immunization, as determined by the Commissioner of Public Health. 2,5 It is the responsibility of the
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parents or guardians to have their children immunized and to provide such proof to the principal of the
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school which the student is to attend. 5
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Exceptions will be granted to any student whose parent/guardian files with school authorities a signed,
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written statement that such measures conflict with the one of the following:
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1. His/her religious tenets and practices if in the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat of an
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epidemic, except in the event of a COVID-19 or any variant outbreak;5 or
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2. Due to medical reasons if the student has a written statement from his/her doctor excusing
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him/her from the immunization. 6
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Proof of exceptions will be in writing and filed in the same manner as other immunization records.
Version Date: June 14, 2021
Physical Examinations and Immunizations
6.402
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The Director of Schools shall ensure that appropriate immunization records are maintained for each
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student.
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A list of transfer students shall be kept at each school throughout the school year in order that their
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records can be monitored by the Department of Health and Environment.
Legal References
Cross References
1.
20 USCA § 1232h(c)
Promoting Student Welfare 6.400
2.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08(2)(a)
3.
TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08(2(b)
4.
Tennessee School Health Screening Guidelines,
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/csh/csh-school_heal
th_screening guidelines.pdf; 20 USCA § 1232h(c)(2)(C)
5.
TCA 49-6-5001(a),(c) Public Acts of 2021, Chapter No. 513
6.
TCA 49-6-5001(b)(c)(2)
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Physical Examinations | Descriptor Code: 6.402 | Issued Date: 05/03/21 |
|  | and Immunizations | Rescinds: 6.402 | Issued: 04/05/21 |

## Table 2

| 1. | 20 USCA § 1232h(c) |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08(2)(a) |
| 3. | TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08(2(b) |
| 4. | Tennessee School Health Screening Guidelines, https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/csh/csh-school_heal th_screening guidelines.pdf; 20 USCA § 1232h(c)(2)(C) |
| 5. | TCA 49-6-5001(a),(c) Public Acts of 2021, Chapter No. 513 |
| 6. | TCA 49-6-5001(b)(c)(2) |