Permitting certain healthcare providers to complete health assessments for children enrolled at day care facilities.

HB 2563 requires Kansas day care facilities to maintain health assessment records for enrolled children under 10 (or under 16 if residing at the facility). These assessments must be completed by specific healthcare providers - such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, or approved nurses - and include a parent-provided medical history. Facilities must annually review each child’s medical history with their parent or guardian. The bill mandates that these records be kept on file at the facility, using a standardized form from the Kansas Office of Early Childhood. This directly affects day care facilities, parents/guardians, and the listed healthcare providers who complete the assessments.