Mandated Health Services

Pennsylvania School Health provides the following mandated health services available to students during the school year.

Growth Screening including Height , Weight and BMI percentile for K-12, all grades and all other children who are newly enrolled in the district or who have had a history of a growth concern.

Vision Screening for K-12, all grades and all other children who are newly enrolled in the district or who have had a history of a vision concern.

Hearing Screening for grades K,1,2,3,7,11 and all other children who are newly enrolled in the district or who have had a history of a hearing concern.

Dental examinations are required upon original entry (kindergarten or first grade), 3rd, and 7th grades. Parents are advised to have these examinations done by their family dentist because he/she is familiar with the child's past dental history and is prepared to provide any necessary treatment.

Physical examinations are required upon original entry (kindergarten or first grade), 6th, and 11th grades. Examinations done by a family physician within one year prior to entry into the grade where an examination is required and recorded on a state form are acceptable by state regulations.

Scoliosis Screening for grades 6 (done during the physical examination) and 7.