§302A-1159 Physical examination required. No child shall be admitted to any school for the first time in the State unless the child presents to the appropriate school official a certification from a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse stating that the child has undergone a physical examination. The physical examination shall be performed within a year of the date of entry into school. A child may enter school provisionally upon submitting written proof from a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or other authorized representative of the department of health stating that the child is in the process of undergoing a physical examination. Further certification showing that the required physical examination has been completed must be submitted to the appropriate school official no later than three months after the child first entered the school. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 60, §4]