§6403-A. School nurse
Each school board shall appoint at least one school nurse for the school administrative unit.
[PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).]
1.
Duties.
The school nurse shall supervise and coordinate the health services and health-related activities required by this Title in accordance with the most recent scope and standards of school nursing practices and follow all applicable rules adopted by the State Board of Nursing and laws under Title 32, chapter 31.
[PL 2025, c. 627, §6 (AMD).]
2.
Other functions.
The school nurse shall also perform such other health-related activities as are assigned by the school board.
[PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).]
3.
Appointment.
To fulfill the role of school nurse, the school board shall appoint a registered professional nurse who meets any additional certification requirements established by the state board.
[PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW).]
4.
Special contract for services.
The school board may provide school nurse services through special agreements with a public health agency or with an individual registered professional nurse. All nurses who serve as school nurses under those agreements must be registered professional nurses who meet applicable certification requirements.
[PL 2019, c. 398, §23 (AMD).]
5.
Guidelines.
The commissioner shall issue guidelines on the provision of school health services and health-related activities. Guidelines must be based on state and national standards and updated at least every 3 years.
[PL 2025, c. 627, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 258, §4 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 398, §23 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 627, §§6, 7 (AMD).