§ 9852a. Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
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(a)Definition The term “nonemergency intrusive physical examination” means, with respect to a child, a physical examination that—
(1)is not immediately necessary to protect the health or safety of the child involved or the health or safety of another individual; and
(2)requires incision or is otherwise invasive, or involves exposure of private body parts.
(b)Requirement A Head Start agency shall obtain written parental consent before administration of any nonemergency intrusive physical examination of a child in connection with participation in a program under this subchapter.
(c)Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit agencies from using established methods, for handling cases of suspected or known child abuse and neglect, that are in compliance with applicable Federal, State, or tribal law.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 657A, as added Pub. L. 110–134, § 25, Dec. 12, 2007, 121 Stat. 1443.)
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- Public Law 110–134To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes
- Public Law 105–285To amend the Head Start Act, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize and make improvements to those Acts, to establish demonstration projects that provide an opportunity for persons with limited means to accumulate assets, and for
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- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
- Sec. 141Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
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- Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 657A
- Pub. L. 110–134, § 25
- 121 Stat. 1443
- Pub. L. 103–252, title I, § 123
- 108 Stat. 650
- Pub. L. 105–285, title I, § 118
- 112 Stat. 2727
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§ 9852a
Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 657A
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–134, § 25
Stat.121 Stat. 1443
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–252, title I, § 123
Stat.108 Stat. 650
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