[templar]

... and force their parents to give the local school board proof the student had received an annual medical examination,

Is this also a requirement for public school students?

[agrace]

Yes, to the best of my knowledge, NJ requires public school students to have annual exams, current innoculations etc. But I'd bet there is no such legal requirement of private school students, rather those requirements are no doubt determined by each individual private school.

[George from New England]

Is this also a requirement for public school students?

Oh. Yes. In most states this yearly exam is very costly escpecially for ANY kid who wants to participate in sports.

Just another unfunded mandate that drives up the cost of health insurance. Or if you're uninsured, screw you too.

[VeritatisSplendor]

medical exam every three years for public school students.

Mrs VS