Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter II Ancillary functions of F4local authorities
Cleanliness of pupils
521 Examination of pupils for cleanliness.
1
A F3local authority may by directions in writing authorise a medical officer of theirs to have the persons and clothing of pupils in attendance at relevant schools examined whenever in his opinion such examinations are necessary in the interests of cleanliness.
2
Directions under subsection (1) may be given with respect to—
a
all relevant schools, or
b
any relevant schools named in the directions.
3
An examination under this section shall be made by a person authorised by the authority to make such examinations; and, if the examination is of a girl, it shall not be made by a man unless he is a registered medical practitioner.
4
For the purposes of this section “relevant schools” are—
a
schools maintained by the authority; F1. . .
F2b
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Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))