Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 16, April 20, 2024
Section 23.31 - Administration(a)General. The administration of the local school health program shall be the responsibility of the school board or joint school board. The administrative officer shall be the district superintendent, the supervising principal or the county superintendent.(b)Duties of the administrative officer. The administrative officer, through the board of school directors, shall arrange for the appointment of all health personnel including physicians, dentists, nurses, dental hygienists, medical and dental assistants, and medical technicians. With the assistance of these personnel, the administrative officer shall plan the health program. He shall check and file periodic progress reports and sign all reports for the various Commonwealth departments. He shall integrate the educational phases of the school health program with the school curriculum, promote the formation of advisory school health councils and attempt to integrate the school health program with community health programs.