20-A §6403-A. School nurse - Maine Statutes

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Chapter 223: HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SAFETY

Subchapter 3: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES

§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).