Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter I Ancillary functions of Secretary of State
Medical examinations
506 Power to require medical examination of pupils.
1
Where—
a
a question is referred to the Secretary of State under section 442(3) or 495, and
b
in his opinion the examination of any pupil by a registered medical practitioner appointed by him for the purpose would assist in determining the question,
he may serve a notice on the parent of that pupil requiring the parent to present the pupil for examination by such a practitioner.
2
Any parent who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirements of a notice served on him under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.
3
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.