Under existing law, the endorsement of a certified registered nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife is deemed to be the endorsement of a physician for certain health or medical related documents. This bill would specifically provide that the endorsement of a certified registered nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife on a physical examination form for participation of a student in K-12 school athletics is deemed to be the endorsement of a physician. This bill would also prohibit any public K-12 school from being a member of an athletic association that refuses to accept physical examination forms for participation in school athletics endorsed in compliance with this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-21-93, 34-21-93, 34-21-93, 34-21-81, 16-1-52