Health Screenings

Ohio law 3313.69 requires school nurses to conduct periodic health screenings. The health screening is the school nurse's way of checking students for possible health problems that might interfere with the child's classroom performance. Vision and hearing screenings are done on all new pupils and routinely in select grades. Scoliosis screening is done once in grade 5-8 to check for curvature of the spine. Screenings may include the child's health history, parent and teacher observations and the nurse's professional evaluation. The school nurse will make a referral if any concerns are identified. Parents and staff may request a screening by contacting the School Nurse. Students who wear corrective lenses should have them at school. To opt out of health screenings for your child, send a written request to the school nurse each year that you do not want your child to be assessed. Health screenings start in October and continue until spring.