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▪ Administration of medication/treatments required during school hours
▪ Education on health conditions and other related topics
▪ Review of health records (physical exams, immunization records, and screening results)

Paraprofessionals and designated school staff, trained by and under the supervision of a registered nurse, provide
student-specific health services as needed.

School Health Mandated Screenings

Screening is a traditional school health service to identify potential impairments that could interfere with the learning
process. The following grade levels are mandated for screenings specific to Chapter 64F-6.003, Florida Administrative
Code (F.A.C.):

Type of Screening Grade Level

Vision* K, 1, 3, 6

Hearing K, 1, 6, optional 3

Scoliosis 6

Growth & Development 1, 3, 6, optional 9

*Distance acuity is the most important part of vision screening and 25% of school-age children will have vision problems that could
seriously impact learning.

It is very important that all students receive these services for early identification and prevention of future health problems.
School nurses or school health room personnel notify parents of abnormal results and provide suggestions for their health
care provider’s follow-up, if necessary. Pursuant to F.S. § 381-0056(6)(e), students will receive these non-invasive health
screenings unless the parent/guardian opts out, in writing, on the New and Returning Student Registration Form

PBSD 0636 or the Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health Services Form PBSD 2667.

Parent Responsibilities with Student Health

It is the responsibility of the parent(s)/guardian(s) to notify the school of any health condition of their child, which may
require medication, treatment, or monitoring at school or on school-sponsored trips or activities.
▪ Pursuant to School Board Policies 5.321 and 5.3212, parents/guardians must submit a properly executed
“Authorization for Medication/Treatment” form (available from physician) to school administration in addition to
an Individualized Seizure Action Plan (ISAP) for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders on forms provided by
the Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD) as defined in School Board P-5.324. Parents/guardians must
also consent to their student receiving health care services, including care and treatment for illness and injury on
New and Returning Student Registration Form PBSD 0636 or the Parent/Guardian Consent for School Health
Services Form PBSD 2667
o If their child requires medication (including over-the-counter) or treatment to be given during the school
day
o If their child requires a health-related monitoring (including blood glucose) device during the school day

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