Establishes standards for annual height, weight, and blood pressure screening of public school students.
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Overview
This bill establishes standards for annual height, weight, and blood pressure screenings for public school students in grades kindergarten through 12. It requires screenings to be conducted by school physicians or nurses, ensuring equal assessment for all students and maintaining privacy. The bill also mandates that weight evaluations consider factors beyond body mass index, such as access to healthy food and safe exercise spaces. Finally, it requires schools to provide age-appropriate information to students about the screenings.
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