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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 9Art. 2§ 49427 School Health Services Standards

§ 49427 School Health Services Standards

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§ 49427 School Health Services Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must provide basic health services to help kids stay healthy and learn better.
  • •These services should follow state rules about kids' health.
  • •Health programs can save money by preventing bigger health problems later.
  • •If schools don't provide enough health services, kids might get sicker and struggle in school.

Example

A school stops offering regular vision checks for students.

If kids can't see well, they might have trouble reading or paying attention in class. The school should check their vision and help fix it so they can learn properly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 49427 School Health Services Standards

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the governing board of each school district and each county superintendent of schools maintain fundamental school health services at a level that is adequate to accomplish all of the following: (1) Preserve pupils’ ability to learn. (2) Fulfill existing state requirements and policies regarding pupils’ health. (3) Contain health care costs through preventive programs and education. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that the provision of these services may be in jeopardy due to the current caseloads in the public schools, and that failure to maintain adequate health services and standards will result in pupils’ poorer health and ability to learn. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 107. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolhealthstudentlegislatureability

Related Statutes

  • § 49422 School Health Supervision Credentials
  • § 49423.5 Specialized School Health Care
  • § 49428 Mental Health Notification Requirements
  • § 49428.1 Pupil Behavioral Health Protocols
  • § 49428.15 Youth Behavioral Health Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 49427.
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