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Screenings (Hearing, Scoliosis, Vision)

NOTE: Article 19 requires that screenings are completed by licensed health professionals.

Screening & Health Examination Requirements Chart

NYS & NYC Screening & Health Examination Requirements Chart (NYSCSH 7/2018)
Provides an overview of grade requirements for screenings and health examinations. Dental certificate requests should align with the new health exam grade levels.

NYSED Screening Guidelines & Sample Notifications & FAQs

FAQs - Screening
FAQs are created utilizing information from NYSED guidelines. For detailed information, please review guidelines thoroughly.

HEARING

Hearing Screening Guidelines for Schools (NYSED 5/2018)

Hearing Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and Referral Form (NYSCSH 5/2018)

Sample Classroom Teacher Observations- Hearing (NYSCSH 1/2018)

SCOLIOSIS

Scoliosis Screening Guidelines for Schools (NYSED 5/2018)

Scoliosis Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and Referral Form (NYSCSH 5/2018)

VISION

Note: Community-Based organizations such as Lion’s Club may provide assistance in obtaining glasses. However, unless they meet the requirements of having licensed providers complete the screening and test for acuity as detailed in the NYSED 2018 Vision Screening Guidelines, schools cannot use the results to meet the school vision screening requirement. 

Vision Screening Guidelines for Schools (NYSED 5/2018)

Vision Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and Referral Form (NYSCSH 5/2018)
Note: Parents must be notified of both passing and failing vision results. If a student passes, it is sufficient just to indicate they passed. However, if they fail, you should provide the findings, so the follow-up provider has a frame of reference.

Sample Classroom Teacher Observation - Vision (NYSCSH 5/2018)

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