Mandated Health Services
YEARLY STATE MANDATED HEALTH SERVICES
Because it is an established fact that children learn best when they are healthy, the Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates a series of health screenings/services to help assure that all students are functioning at a state of optimum health. The following are the health screenings/services that are mandated for students in Grades K through 12 for the upcoming School Year.
Vision Screening
All students in Grades K through 12
Growth Screening (Height and Weight)
All students in Grades K through 12
BMI (Body Mass Index)—Grades K thru 12
Hearing Screening
All students in Grades K/1, 2, 3, 7 and 11
Any other identified student
Scoliosis Screening
All students in Grade 6 and 7th
Dental Screening Exam
All students in Grade K, 3,7th
Physical Exam
All students in Grade K, 6th and 11th