Bill > HB3033

This bill amends the School Code to expand the definition of "physician" and clarify requirements for athletic physical examinations. Specifically, the bill allows chiropractic physicians, as defined in the Medical Practice Act of 1987, to be considered physicians for the purposes of student athlete concussion protocols and to be responsible for performing and signing athletic physical examination report forms. The bill makes technical changes to language throughout the existing law, such as replacing "healthcare" with "health care" and updating references to various medical professionals. For context, this legislation aims to provide more flexibility in who can conduct athletic physical examinations for students, recognizing chiropractic physicians as qualified medical professionals capable of performing these important health screenings. The changes ensure that chiropractic physicians can now fully participate in student athlete health assessments, potentially increasing access to medical examinations for students participating in interscholastic athletic activities.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3033&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104