Screenings

Each district Board of Education shall ensure that students receive health screenings.

In New Jersey, parents or guardians have the option to excuse their children from mandatory health screenings. To do so, a written request should be submitted to the school district, as permitted by New Jersey Statute 18A:40-4.4. Given that health screenings are conducted at various times throughout the school year, we kindly ask that you provide a written letter to the school nurse at the beginning of the academic year if you choose to opt your child out.  

1. Screening for height, weight and blood pressure shall be conducted annually for each student in kindergarten through grade 12.
2. Screening for visual acuity shall be conducted biennially for students in kindergarten through grade 10.
3. Screening for auditory acuity shall be conducted annually for students in kindergarten through grade three and in grades seven and eleven pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.
4. Screening for scoliosis shall be conducted biennially for students between the ages of 10 and 18 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4.3.
5. Screenings shall be conducted by a school physician, school nurse, or other school personnel properly trained.
6. The school district shall notify the parent of any student suspected of deviation from the recommended standard.