District Of Columbia § 38-603 - Exemption for religious beliefs.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-603 — Exemption for religious beliefs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-603. Exemption for religious beliefs.
38-603Certificates of health, testing for lead poisoning and dental health shall not be required under this subchapter, and no physical, lead poisoning or dental examination shall be required by the Mayor, if a minor student’s parent or guardian or an adult student submits in good faith a written notarized statement to the principal or other appropriate school official affirming that the examination(s) in question would violate the established tenets and practices of the parent’s, guardian’s or student’s church or religious denomination.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 38-603
What does D.C. Code § 38-603 cover?
Section 38-603 ("Exemption for religious beliefs.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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