Section 6403-A - School nurseEach school board shall appoint at least one school nurse for the school administrative unit. [1985, c. 258, §4(NEW).]
1.Duties. The school nurse shall supervise and coordinate the health services and health-related activities required by this Title. [1985, c. 258, §4(NEW).]
2.Other functions. The school nurse shall also perform such other health-related activities as are assigned by the school board. [1985, c. 258, §4(NEW).]
3.Appointment. To fulfill the role of school nurse, the school board shall appoint a registered professional nurse who meets any additional certification requirements established by the state board. [1985, c. 258, §4(NEW).]
4.Special contract for services. The school board may provide school nurse services through special agreements with a public health agency or with an individual registered professional nurse. All nurses who serve as school nurses under those agreements must be registered professional nurses who meet applicable certification requirements. [2019, c. 398, §23(AMD).]
5.Guidelines. The commissioner shall issue guidelines on the provision of school health services and health-related activities. [1985, c. 258, §4(NEW).]
Amended by 2019, c. 398,§ 23, eff. 9/19/2019.1985, c. 258, § 4 (NEW) .