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AR HB1641

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to promulgate scoliosis screening rules from the State Board of Health to the Department of Education, in coordination with the State Board of Health
  • Removes the requirement that rules be concurred in by the State Board of Education before becoming effective
  • Maintains parental opt-out provision allowing parents or guardians to object to screening in writing based on religious beliefs
  • Prohibits schools from hiring new full-time, part-time, or consultant personnel specifically to conduct screenings, requiring use of existing school health personnel, volunteers, and employees who meet prescribed qualifications
  • Bill approved April 10, 2019

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Rules Involving Scoliosis Screening In Schools.

Last Action

Notification that HB1641 is now Act 843

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/6/2019
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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