New Jersey A5041 requires students in grades six through 12 to undergo a physical examination that includes a cardiac component.
New Jersey A5041 mandates that all students enrolled in grades six through 12 in both public and nonpublic schools undergo a physical examination using the "Preparticipation Physical Evaluation" form. The health care practitioner performing the examination must complete a professional development module focused on recognizing cardiac disease and abnormalities. The school must retain the original signed statement attesting to the practitioner's qualifications. This requirement applies to all students in the specified grades, including those on school-sponsored athletic teams.
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