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 \nSection 665.140 Timetable for Examinations  \n• The examination shall be conducted within one year before the following:  \n– Entering school (this includes nursery school, special education, Head Start or other prekindergarten programs operated by elementary school systems or secondary level school units or institutions of higher learning; and students transferring into Illinois from outside of the state or country);  \n– Entering kindergarten or first grade;  \n– Entering the sixth grade;  \n– Entering the ninth grade.  \n• For students attending school programs where grade levels are not assigned,  \n– Examinations shall be completed before the date of entering and within one year prior to the school years in which the child will be 5, 11, and 15 years of age.  \nExam (special situations)  \n• ( Left & Returned to Illinois ) A child who was enrolled in an Illinois school, left the state and then returned to Illinois at a later time would only be required to obtain a new physical at the required grade levels, K, 6 and 9.  \n• ( Repeating Grades ) If the student repeats a grade on the examination interval (K, 6th, or 9th) and has complied with the exam requirement, the student is not required to take the exam again.  \n• ( From Another Country ) -regardless of the duration of stay, examinations shall be completed within one year before the date of entering the school and at other intervals as required by the Code  \n– If not on the Illinois form, it must include all the elements the State of Illinois requires.  \n– Once enrolled, the same health exams, screenings and services required as all students.  \nNOTE: The Child Health Examination Code (Section 665.140d) states the school has the option of requiring a new physical at anytime they have concerns about a child’s health.  \nAccepting a non-Illinois Child Health Examination Form fora student coming from out of state  \nFor transfer students from out of the state or country, or from a federal Head Start program:  \n• ACCEPTABLE-A health form that is comparable to the Illinois requirements; however, only at the time o","cbCaiqERp5bneWHx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqERp5bneWHx","pdf",1269839,"English","# IDPH Vision, Mission, and Program Structure\n## UIC Division, Office Roles, and School Health Centers\n## School Health Program Purpose and Funding\n# Programs and Activities (Engaging School Nurses)\n# Child Health Exam Overview\n## Who Needs a Physical Exam\n## Section 665.140 Timetable for Examinations\n# Exam Special Situations\n## Left and Returned to Illinois\n## Repeating Grades\n## From Another Country\n# Accepting Non-Illinois Forms for Transfers\n## Acceptable vs. Not Acceptable\n## Required Elements and Illinois Form Requirements\n# Appropriate Form and Reporting Requirements\n## Certificate Form, Due Dates, and Sports Physical Limitations","[{\"question\":\"When must students complete a physical exam under Section 665.140?\",\"answer\":\"Examinations must be completed within one year before entering school, before kindergarten/first grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade. 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