AB 1992, as introduced, Jones. Pupil health: physical examinations.
Existing law authorizes a physician and surgeon or physician assistant to perform a physical examination that is required for participation in an interscholastic athletic program, as specified.
This bill would additionally authorize a doctor of chiropractic, naturopathic doctor, or nurse practitioner practicing in compliance with the respective laws governing their profession.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
Section 49458 of the Education Code is amended
2to read:
When a school district or a county superintendent of
4schools requires a physical examination as a condition of
5participation in an interscholastic athletic program, the physical
6examination may be performed by a physician andbegin delete surgeon orend delete
7begin insert surgeon,end insert physician assistant practicing in compliance with Chapter
87.7 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 2 of the Business
9and Professionsbegin delete Code.end deletebegin insert Code, doctor of chiropractic practicing in
P2 1compliance with Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1000) of
2Division 2
of the Business and Professions Code, naturopathic
3doctor practicing in compliance with Chapter 8.2 (commencing
4with Section 3610) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions
5Code, or nurse practitioner practicing in compliance with Article
68 (commencing with Section 2834) of Chapter 6 of Division 2 of
7the Business and Professions Code.end insert
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