Section 121475 Of Chapter 2. Tuberculosis Tests For Pupils From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 2.
121475
. In enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the
Legislature to provide:
(a) A means for the eventual elimination of tuberculosis.
(b) Persons required to be tested for tuberculosis under this
chapter may obtain testing from whatever medical source they desire,
subject only to the condition that the testing be performed in
accordance with the regulations of the department and that a record
of the testing is made in accordance with the regulations.
(c) Exemptions from tuberculosis tests because of personal
beliefs.
(d) For the keeping of adequate records of tuberculosis tests so
that health departments, schools, and other institutions, parents or
guardians, and the persons tested will be able to ascertain that a
child is free from active tuberculosis, and so that appropriate
public agencies will be able to ascertain the testing needs of groups
of children in schools or other institutions.