Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 14-1421. Powers and duties of the Secretary of Health and of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; rules and regulations

1. Approve all appointments of school physicians and school dentists and prescribe their duties and formulate and prescribe standards for medical technicians and sanitary officers for employment in the school health program.

2. Suggest or recommend to the State Board of Education standards of qualification for school nurses and dental hygienists for employment by a school district or joint school board in the school health services program and advise school administrators on matters connected with carrying out the school health program.

1. Approve certification of school nurses and dental hygienists for employment by a school district or joint school board and administer and direct their services and program: Provided, That the services of school nurses and dental hygienists shall be utilized exclusively in connection with medical and dental examinations and associated health activities.

2. Advise the Secretary of Health and school physicians and school dentists on matters pertaining to the educational impact of the school health services program.

1. Adopt such records and report forms as will facilitate the efficient operation, administration and comprehensive evaluation of the school health program.

2. Adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the school health program not inconsistent with the provisions of this act.