Relating to the administration of certain physical examinations and student health screenings by school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2022
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2022
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 19, 2022
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 10, 202247–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 17, 2022
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 30, 202294–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 2, 2022
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 2, 2022

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the administration of certain physical examinations and student health screenings by school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools. The bill prohibits school districts, charter schools, or innovation schools from administering an invasive physical examination of a student, or a student health screening that is not required by state or federal law, unless the school district has acquired the written consent of the student’s parent or guardian. The bill does not apply to an emancipated minor or a minor who is not residing with the minor’s parent or guardian.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named March 14, 2022. On March 16, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Henry Stone REmail
• Rep. Art Staed DEmail
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail

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