6A-6.024. School Entry Health Examination

This rule implements the school entry health examination required by Section 1003.22, F.S.

(1) Any health professional who is licensed in Florida or in the state where the student resided at the time of the health examination and who is authorized to perform a general health examination under such licensure shall be acceptable to certify that health examinations have been completed.

(2) Certification that a health examination has been completed may be documented on the State of Florida, Department of Health, DH Form 3040-CHP-07/2013, “School Entry Health Exam,” which is incorporated by reference (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05986) and available online at http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/school-health/_documents/school-health-entry-exam-form-dh3040-chp-07-2013.pdf, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components included in the health examination. A hard copy of the School Entry Health Exam may be obtained by contacting Student Support Services, Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines, Suite 644, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

(3) Transfer of all student health records shall be in accordance with paragraphs 6A-1.0955(7)(a), (b), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1003.22(2) FS. Law Implemented 1003.22 FS. History–New 7-1-81, Amended 12-6-84, Formerly 6A-6.24, Amended 11-26-08, 12-2-15.