Bills › 88th General Assembly
Relating to the administration of physical examinations and student health screenings by school districts
Sponsored by the Senate Education Committee
Topics:K–12 educationHealth care
Same legislation: SSB 3067
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2020
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 5, 2020
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 26, 202049–0
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary School districts cannot give students health screenings that aren't required by law unless a parent or guardian gives written permission first. This rule applies to children living with their parents, but it does not apply to students who are emancipated or do not live with their guardians. Schools can still perform screenings during emergencies or when helping with a child abuse investigation.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits school districts from administering or conducting student health screenings that are not required by state or federal law unless the school district has first acquired the written consent of the students’ parent or guardian. However, the prohibition applies only to a minor child in the direct care of a parent or guardian, and does not apply to an emancipated minor or a minor who is not residing with the parent or guardian. In addition, the provision shall not be construed to prohibit a school district from conducting health screenings in emergent care situations or from cooperating in a child abuse assessment. The bill includes a definition for “student health screening”.
Changed since by amendments S-5030, S-5023; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named March 3, 2020. Meeting: Wednesday, March 11 · 8:15 AM · House Lounge.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Family tree
Study bill
88th General Assembly