Section 1.530  Health Services

a)         Each school shall maintain records for each student that reflect compliance with the examinations and immunizations prescribed by Section 27-8.1 of the School Code and the applicable rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health at 77 Ill. Adm. Code 665 (Child Health Examination Code).

1)         School districts shall, by November 15 of each school year, report to the State Board of Education the number of students who have received the necessary health examinations and immunizations, the number of students who are not exempt and have not received the necessary health examinations and immunizations, and the number of students exempt from the health examination and immunization requirements for religious or medical reasons, on forms provided by the State Board of Education.  A copy of each district's report shall also be delivered to the regional superintendent.

2)         Any school district whose report has not been delivered to the State Board of Education by November 15 or does not comply with the percentage requirements of Section 27-8.1 of the School Code shall be issued a Notice of Non-Compliance and be given Notice of Opportunity for Hearing in accordance with the State Board's rules for Contested Cases and Other Formal Hearings (23 Ill. Adm. Code 475).

3)         Upon a determination of non-compliance, the reduction in the district's General State Aid payments shall commence on December 10 and will occur semi-monthly thereafter until compliance is documented.

b)         Students participating in interscholastic athletics shall have an annual physical examination.

c)         Each district shall adopt an emergency procedure to be followed in cases of injury or sudden illness to students and/or staff.

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 15789, effective October 3, 2005)