Outline of the state of New Jersey
State
New Jersey
Addressed

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Vision

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Vision

State law addresses vision screening.

New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:16-2.2 Required health services.

(l) Each district board of education shall ensure that students receive health screenings.

    1. Screening for visual acuity shall be conducted biennially for students in kindergarten through grade 10.
Policy Type
Regulation

State of New Jersey Health History and Appraisal Form

Form allows school nursing staff to track student health history, including screenings for vision, hearing, and BMI, and related referrals.

Policy Type
Non-codified