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Taunton Public Schools

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Health Screenings

Health Screenings

The state of Massachusetts requires that each student participate in annual health screenings.

To opt out of health screenings, please submit a written letter to your school nurse.

Physical Exams are recommended in grades preschool, K, 4, 7, and 10 or 11.

Massachusetts requires students to have a physical exam when they start school (105 CMR 200.00).

The exam must be completed within one year before the first day of school or within 30 days after starting.

After that, students must have updated physical exams every three to four years.

Students transferring from another school must also meet this requirement. Health records from the previous school may be used if they are up to date.

Vision screenings provided by Taunton Public Schools meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

Hearing screenings provided by Taunton Public Schools meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

Height and weight screenings provided by Taunton Public Schools meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

Postural screenings provided by Taunton Public Schools meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.

Massachusetts state law (M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 97) requires schools to screen students in one middle school grade and one high school grade. The survey is confidential. Caregivers will be notified before the screening and will have the opportunity to opt out.

School nurses may do periodic dental screenings