Coordinated School Health Grant
Required Health Screenings
OVERVIEW SHEET
Parents/Guardians who do not want their child screened for any health concerns have the right to not have their child screened.
Vision
All students in grades PreK, K, 2, 4, 6 and 8 are screened annually. This screening does
not require parental/guardian permission; however, parents should be notified of screening
results. Other students that should be screened are those new to the school system and those
suspected of having a vision problem by their teachers. Specific local school system protocols
must be followed.
Hearing
All students in grades PreK, K, 2, 4, 6 and 8 are screened annually. Specific LEA
protocols must be followed.
Blood Pressure
All students in grades K, 2, 4, 6 and 8 and one year of high school (usually wellness
class) are screened annually.
Body Mass Index (BMI) (Height and Weight)
All students in grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8 and one year of high school (usually wellness class)
are screened annually. This screening requires passive parental/guardian permission. Staff and
volunteer training for BMI screenings is required. Specific protocols must be used.
