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Committee narrows student physicals policy, agrees religious-exemption language aligned to NHIAA
Summary
The policy committee reviewed JLCA (physical examinations), clarified timing for required exams (one year prior to seventh grade and again before high school), removed intramural requirements, and agreed to add that religious exemptions for sports follow NHIAA guidelines; consultant Karen Upgaard joined by phone for technical clarification.
Committee chair (Chair) convened a focused review of JLCA, the district policy on student physical examinations, during the policy committee meeting. Members agreed to clarify timing language for required physical exams, remove a blanket intramural requirement, and add a simple line deferring religious exemptions for sports physicals to NHIAA guidance.
The change most members backed requires evidence of a physical examination within one year before entry to seventh grade and again before entry into high school. Committee member (S3) said…
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