Mandated Annual Screenings
It is mandated by Mass General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 57 that each student, Kindergarten through Grade 12 be screened annually for hearing, vision and height and weight. It is mandated by Mass General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 57 that each student, Kindergarten through Grade 9 be screened annually for scoliosis. Following the screening process a referral notice will be mailed home only to those students who fail the school based screening. This letter will request that the student be seen by a physician for further evaluation. |