FILE:  JGCAA

SELF-EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

Act 789 of the 1980 Louisiana Legislature requires that all public junior and senior high schools shall provide instructions to all female students in the proper procedure for breast self-examination and the need for an annual Pap Test.

No student shall be required to take such instructions if her parents or tutor submits a written statement indicating that such instruction conflicts with the religious belief of the student.

This instruction will be incorporated in the regular P.E. classes with certified personnel (health nurses) from the local health unit conducting the classes.  Printed materials on how to conduct self-examination along with films and verbal interaction between students and instructor will be the method used to fulfill the requirements of this law.

Because of the particular areas of the body that will be under discussion, it may be necessary to go into some detail as to the description and function of these body parts.  This will be done in a simple, concise and professional manner.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:275

Beauregard Parish School Board