This bill amends the requirements for physical examinations of personnel working in licensed or registered child care facilities in Iowa. It specifies that all personnel must demonstrate good health through a physical examination, which can now be conducted within six months prior to starting employment or within three months after beginning employment. The bill also clarifies that these examinations must include communicable disease tests performed by a licensed physician or physician assistant.

Additionally, the bill establishes that personnel must undergo follow-up physical examinations at least once every three years after their initial examination. It also states that controlled medical conditions that do not impact job performance will not disqualify an individual from employment. These changes aim to ensure the health and safety of both employees and children in child care settings while providing more flexibility in the timing of initial physical examinations.

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Introduced: 237A.5