Health and Medical Services
Health Screening Program
According to Article XIV of the School Code of the State of Pennsylvania, all school-aged children must be provided with the following health services unless a religious exemption has been granted:
- Annual vision screening for each grade level
- Annual height and weight measurement for each grade level
- Hearing screening for children K through 3 and grades 7 and 11
- Scoliosis screening for grades 6 and 7
Physical and Dental Examinations
The School Health Act of Pennsylvania also requires that:
- Each child must have a physical exam in K or 1 and grades 6 and 11.
- Each child must have a dental exam in K or 1 and grades 3 and 7.
This requirement applies to home education and/or private tutoring programs in Pennsylvania for the first time enrolling as well as the additional grades listed.
It is recommended that these exams be performed by your private physician and dentist who are more familiar with your children)'s medical history. If you are unable to schedule these exams with your own healthcare provider or have questions, please contact mressler@pinerichland.org to arrange for a free exam(s) through the Pine-Richland School District.
Parents/guardians may also exempt their child(ren) from medical and dental examinations. This exemption must be submitted in writing to the district. (28 Pa. Code Section 23.45 and 24 P.S. Section 14-1419)