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Schools; School Health Consultations
Legal guardians and school administrators may request a consultation with a school physician from the local public health department (Gesundheitsamt) if health-related problems or health impairments are identified in students.
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Procedure details
Description
Public health departments provide school health consultations to parents. If necessary, they may request documentation from the child’s treating physician. If necessary, further specialist medical interventions or health promotion programs are recommended. Upon request, the health departments of the counties and independent cities also advise schools on issues related to school readiness and age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Proceedings
School administrators, guidance counselors, and parents may request a consultation with the school physician in an informal but written manner. The request must clearly state the reason for the consultation.
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Processing time
The application will be processed by the Health Department as soon as possible.
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Related issues
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Children in middle schools and special education schools; study
An offer for children in middle schools and special education schools to receive a school medical examination conducted by the local health authorities (public health departments) of the district offices and independent cities.
Status: 18.06.2026
Editorially responsible for procedure description:
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Gesundheit, Pflege und Prävention (Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention)
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