Education Act 1996

Medical examinationsE+W

506 Power to require medical examination of pupils.E+W

(1)Where—

(a)a question is referred to the Secretary of State under section 442(3) or 495, and

(b)in his opinion the examination of any pupil by a registered medical practitioner appointed by him for the purpose would assist in determining the question,

he may serve a notice on the parent of that pupil requiring the parent to present the pupil for examination by such a practitioner.

(2)Any parent who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirements of a notice served on him under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.