Section 665.100  Statutory Authority

The Illinois Department of Public Health (Department) is authorized under Section 27-8.1 of the School Code  [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] to promulgate rules specifying the examinations and procedures that constitute a health examination and a dental examination and may recommend by rule that certain additional examinations be performed.  (Section 27-8.1(2) of the School Code) The Department is also authorized to promulgate rules requiring immunizations against preventable communicable diseases.  (Section 27-8.1(3) of the School Code)

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 18127, effective October 24, 2005)