Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 3: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
20-A §6403-A. School nurse

§6403-A. School nurse
Each school board shall appoint at least one school nurse for the school administrative unit.   [PL 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.  
[PL 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.  
[PL 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.  
[PL 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 or with an individual registered professional nurse. All nurses who serve as school nurses under those agreements must be registered professional nurses who meet applicable certification requirements.  
[PL 2019, c. 398, §23 (AMD).]
5.  Guidelines.  The commissioner shall issue guidelines on the provision of school health services and health-related activities.  
[PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 398, §23 (AMD).

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