If you go to school with a medical condition that needs attention during school, the Principal may consult a medical practitioner on whether the staff are to give attention to that medical condition.
Any student who attends school may be required to submit to a medical or physical examination by a medical officer or nurse and the parents or responsible adult of the child are required to permit such examination. This is a power given to the school under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
A student may also be required to have a dental examination. This is also a power given to the school under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
A parent or responsible adult who refuses to assist their child attend for an examination commits an offence.
Any parent or responsible adult must be notified if the child is in an unclean or verminous condition and be required to remedy the condition. This includes a requirement to keep the student’s hair cut short if this is considered necessary by the health professionals. This requirement can be put in place for up to twelve months.