New York State has changed the timing of required student physicals and the forms that health providers must complete.
As of July 1, state law will require public school students to have a health physical when they:
- Enter school as a new student
- Enter prekindergarten or kindergarten
- Enter grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11
Health physicals must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
In addition, the state has created a new form to reflect changes to the law. Health-care providers must enter the results of a health physical on a form called the New York State Education Department Student Health Examination Form for School.
If your child already had a health physical for 2018-19 and his or her health provider completed a different form, the City School District of Albany will accept that form. However, starting in 2019-20, only the updated form will be accepted.
If you have questions, please contact the nurse at your child’s school.
The mission of the City School District of Albanyis to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves more than 9,600 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.
