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Preventive Health Screenings in ES

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).

Delaware Administrative Code 14-800-815 Health Examinations and Screening

2.1 All public school students shall have two health examinations, as provided in this section, that have been administered by a healthcare provider. The first health examination shall have been done within the two years prior to entry into school.

Policy Type
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Delaware Administrative Code

Delaware Administrative Code 14-800-815 Health Examinations and Screening

3.1 Vision and Hearing Screening

  • 3.1.1 Each public school student in kindergarten and in grades 2, 4, 7 and grades 9 or 10 shall receive a vision and a hearing screening by January 15th of each school year.
Policy Type
Regulation
Source
Delaware Administrative Code