(a) No later than the end of the seventh grade school year, the department of health shall contact the parents or guardians of students listed pursuant to section 302A-1159(b) and provide information to assist those persons in obtaining a physical examination for the student pursuant to section 302A-1159(b).
(b) Subject to the availability of funds, the department of health shall also provide follow-up notice to or consultations with the parents or guardians of the students contacted pursuant to subsection (a) on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and preventative health care and the availability of health care coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or medicaid.