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The District conducts a health-screening
program according to Florida
Statute 381.0056. Health problems may affect a child’s ability to learn.
The Student
Handbook will contain a statement informing parents that
non-invasive health screening will occur in specific grade levels during
the school year. The Student Handbook is to be provided to parents at
the beginning of each school year or at any other time enrollment.
Trained school staff or volunteers perform the initial screenings.
For any concern detected, a registered nurse will re-screen the child
and if necessary, recommend a medical evaluation.
The Marion County School Health Services Plan reflects
the following services:
| Screening Provided |
Grade Level Included |
| Vision* |
Pre K - K - 1 - 3 - 6 |
| Scoliosis |
6 |
| Growth & Development |
1 - 3 - 6 |
| Nutrition |
1 - 3 - 6 and on referral |
| Hearing* |
Pre K - K - 1 - 6 |
Vision and hearing screening must be done for students entering
a Florida school for the first time.
In addition to the above, students at Reddick Elementary, North Marion
Middle and Ft. McCoy participate in the following screenings:
| Screening Provided |
Grade Level Included |
| Dental |
Grade 2 |
| Blood Pressure |
Grade 6 - 9 |
| Growth & Development Nutrition |
Grade 6 - 9 |
Children in other grades will receive a screening if the teacher suspects
a problem.
Florida Statute: F.S. 381.0056
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