The school health collaboration with these partners places a school nurse in every regular school including nursing service support for the alternative, charter schools, and the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program. The primary goal of this program is to advance the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of all students.

Student Return to Class Rates:

During the 2014-2015 school year, there were 16,306 health room visits and more than 33,000 school health services provided. The return to class rate for these schools was 95%.

* 2014-2015 (FDOHPBC) – School Health Data

Full School Health Services, provided by special state funding, allows the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County to build collaborative relationships with school staff and community agencies and involve students as responsible partners in their care and encourage the role of the parent/guardian.

Screenings are mandated by Florida Administrative Code 64F-6.003 for vision, hearing and growth and development for grades K, 1, 3, and 6. Scoliosis screening is mandated for students in 6th grade only.

School staff members are trained annually to provide selected school health services under the guidance and training of licensed health professionals. The following training programs contribute to a safer school environment and provide immediate emergency response within the schools.