§6403-A. School nurse






Each school board shall appoint at least one school nurse for the school administrative
unit. [1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).]








1. Duties. 
The school nurse shall supervise and coordinate the health services and health-related
activities required by this Title.


[
1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW)
.]








2. Other functions. 
The school nurse shall also perform such other health-related activities as are
assigned by the school board.


[
1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW)
.]








3. Appointment. 
To fulfill the role of school nurse, the school board shall appoint a registered
professional nurse who meets any additional certification requirements established
by the state board.


[
1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW)
.]








4. Special contract for services. 
The school board may provide school nurse services through special agreements with
a public health agency. All nurses who serve as school nurses under those agreements
shall be registered professional nurses who meet applicable certification requirements.


[
1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW)
.]








5. Guidelines. 
The commissioner shall issue guidelines on the provision of school health services
and health-related activities.


[
1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW)
.]





SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).