Chapter 323 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 393

Relating to physical examination required for participation in sports; creating new provisions; amending ORS 336.479; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 336.479 is amended to read:

336.479. (1) As used in this section, “participation” means participation in sports practices and actual interscholastic sports competition.

(2) Each school district shall require students who participate in extracurricular sports in grades 7 through 12 in the schools of the district to have a physical examination prior to participation. A person conducting the physical examination shall use a form and protocol prescribed by rule of the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (6) of this section.

(3) A school district shall require students who continue to participate in extracurricular sports in grades 7 through 12 to have a physical examination once every two years.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a school district shall require a student who is diagnosed with a significant illness or has had a major surgery to have a physical examination prior to further participation in extracurricular sports.

(5) Any physical examination required by this section shall be conducted by a:

(a) Physician possessing an unrestricted license to practice medicine[, a];

(b) Licensed naturopathic physician;

(c) Licensed physician assistant[, a];

(d) Certified nurse practitioner; or [a]

(e) Licensed chiropractic physician who has clinical training and experience in detecting cardiopulmonary diseases and defects.

(6) The State Board of Education shall by rule prescribe the form and protocol to be used for physical examinations required by this section. The board shall consult with a voluntary organization approved by the State Board of Education under ORS 339.430 in adopting rules under this section.

SECTION 2. The amendments to ORS 336.479 by section 1 of this 2003 Act first apply to the 2003-2004 school year.

SECTION 3. This 2003 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2003 Act takes effect July 1, 2003.

Approved by the Governor June 12, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 12, 2003

Effective date July 1, 2003

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