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Pennsylvania Mandated Screening Programs

Pennsylvania State Code requires health screenings to be conducted in specific grades. These screenings are done by the school nurse.

Height and Weight

  • Checked annually, in Kindergarten through grade 12

Vision

  • Checked annually, in Kindergarten through grade 12
  • You may request a vision screening at any time if you suspect that your child may have a problem.

Hearing

  • Checked in Kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11
  • You may request a hearing screening at any time if you suspect that your child may have a problem.

Scoliosis

  • The purpose of the scoliosis screening is to detect any abnormal curvature of the spine. The scoliosis screening is done in grades 6 and 7.