Preventive Health Screenings in ES - Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Required

Category

Preventive Health Screenings in ES

State law requires a health screening prior to entry (which may or may not specifically include vision, hearing, dental, or BMI exams).

(a) Parents or guardians of any child subject to the Oklahoma School Code shall provide certification of vision screening for any child who is:

(1) in kindergarten, and the vision screening shall be completed within the previous twelve (12) months or during the school year;
(2) in the first grade, and the vision screening shall be completed within the previous (12) months, with certification provided to school personnel within thirty (30) days of the beginning of the school year; and
(3) in the third grade, and the vision screening shall be completed within the previous twelve (12) months, with certification provided to school personnel within thirty (30) days of the beginning of the school year.

Policy Type

Regulation

Source

Guidelines address the school nurse's role in identifying the need for and establishing preventive health screenings.

Policy Type

Non-codified

Source

Manual addresses the school nurse's role in identifying the need for and establishing preventive health screenings.

Policy Type

Non-codified

Source