CT HB05110

Youth camps, child day care centers, group day care homes, and family day care homes may accept physical examinations and health assessment forms required for school purposes to satisfy their own physical examination or health status certification requirements, effective July 1, 2013.

The state Department of Education's early childhood health assessment record form or the health assessment form described in section 10-206 of the general statutes may be used by these facilities, provided the Commissioner of Public Health's time requirements for completion are met.

The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations allowing youth camps to require physical examinations or health certifications completed by physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, or physician assistants prior to camper arrival.

The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations permitting youth camp directors and staff to administer glucose monitoring tests and medicinal preparations, including controlled drugs, to children with diagnosed conditions, subject to written authorization from a qualified healthcare provider and parent or guardian.