Physical Exams

Requirements

New York State requires a physical exam for all new students and students in grades pre-K or K, 1,3,5,7,9 and 11. Physical exams are also required annually for interscholastic sports, as needed for working papers or as required by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE).

A School Health Examination Form must be completed and signed by a state licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner within 30 days of a student starting the grades listed above. The date of the exam must not to be more than 12 months prior to the beginning of the school year in which the examination is required. A notice will be sent to parents/guardians of any student who has not provided the required form.

NYS School Health Examination Form

Dental Health Certificate — Optional

New York State law permits schools to request an oral health assessment at the same time a health examination is required.

Please complete Section 1 and take the form to your registered dentist or registered dental hygienist for an assessment. If your child had a dental checkup before he/she started the school, ask your dentist/dental hygienist to fill out Section 2. Return the completed form to the school nurse as soon as possible.

First page of the PDF file: DentalHealthCertificate