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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1144 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Leger
Abstract: Requires public school students entering kindergarten and grade six to provide
documentation of a wellness evaluation. Provides for exceptions.
Proposed law requires each student entering kindergarten or grade six in any public school, including
charter schools, to provide satisfactory evidence of a wellness evaluation that meets the following
requirements:
(1)Is conducted by a person licensed or certified in La. to provide healthcare services as a
physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
(2)Is completed in accordance with the health guidelines for preventative care screenings and
well-child visits established by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
(3)Is completed within 12 months prior to school entry.
Requires the principal of the public school to verify receipt of the evidence of completion of the
wellness evaluation. Provides that a student is not required to submit such evidence if he or his
parent or legal guardian submits a written dissent. Further provides that proposed law shall not be
construed or implemented to require that a student or his parent or legal guardian provide any
medical record or other information to the school other than the documentation required by proposed
law.
(Adds R.S. 17:173 and 3996(B)(4))