House File 390 amends Section 237A.5 of the Iowa Code regarding health requirements for personnel in licensed or registered child care facilities. The bill stipulates that all personnel must have good health, evidenced by a report from a physical examination. It introduces a requirement for individuals to receive an initial physical examination within six months of starting employment, rather than prior to beginning employment. Additionally, it mandates that personnel must undergo a physical examination at least once every three years after their initial examination.

The bill also clarifies that a physical examination must include tests for communicable diseases conducted by a licensed physician or physician assistant. Furthermore, it states that controlled medical conditions that do not affect an employee's job performance cannot be used as a basis for prohibiting employment in these facilities. These changes aim to ensure the health and safety of both employees and children in child care settings while providing more flexibility regarding employment for individuals with certain medical conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.5
Reprinted: 237A.5
Enrolled: 237A.5