Outline of the state of Utah
State
Utah
Required

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in HS

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in HS

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

Utah Administrative Code 384-201-4 Students Eligible for Free Screening

The following students in an LEA shall receive free vision screenings to include tier 1 screening. (1) Vision screening shall be conducted for all students in grades pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7 or 8, and 9 or 10 and any student referred by school personnel, parent or guardian or self to rule out vision as an obstacle to learning; (2) Tenth grade students may be screened as part of their driver education class; and (3) Students who are currently receiving services from USDB or LEA vision specialist who have a diagnosed significant visual impairment will be exempt from screening.

Policy Type
Regulation