The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the ISBE have revised the 2013 Child Health Examination Form required for school entry. The use of the new form is optional for school year 2016-17 and required the following year.
The Illinois school code requires that students entering school for the first time (early childhood, kindergarten, or first grades), students entering kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades, and transfer students from another state must submit evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations.
Physical examinations must be done by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or examining physician assistant. Physical examinations must be dated within twelve months prior to the first day of school. The physical must be documented on the Certificate of State of Illinois Child Health Examination form.
