506Power to require medical examination of pupils
(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.