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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 105— COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS · SUBCHAPTER II— HEAD START PROGRAMS · § 9852a

§ 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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  • 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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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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