New Jersey § 18a:40-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:40-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:40-4.
The medical inspector, or the nurse or licensed medical and health care personnel
under the immediate direction of the medical inspector, shall examine every pupil
to learn whether any physical defect exists, or in lieu thereof the medical inspector
may accept the report of such an examination by a physician licensed to practice medicine
and surgery within the State or by a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist
certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing working in collaboration with a physician
licensed to practice medicine and surgery within the State. If any deviations in health status are detected, the nurse practitioner/clinical
nurse specialist shall refer the pupil to the collaborating physician. The frequency and procedure of and selection of pupils for examinations shall comply
with the rules of the State board. Additionally a screening of hearing examination shall be conducted on each pupil
during the school year pursuant to rules, regulations and standards established by
the State Department of Education in consultation with the State Department of Health. A pupil who presents a statement signed by his parents or guardian that such required
examinations interfere with the free exercise of his religious beliefs shall be examined
only to the extent necessary to determine whether he is ill or infected with a communicable
disease or to determine his fitness to participate in any health, safety and physical
education course required by law. A health record of each pupil shall be kept, in which shall be entered the findings
of each examination, and such record shall be the property of the board of education
and shall be forwarded to any public school to which the pupil is transferred, if
such school is known.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:40-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:40-4 cover?
Section 18a:40-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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How does New Jersey § 18a:40-4 apply to my situation?
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