SB 1234
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for scoliosis screening and examination; and abrogating a regulation.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Pennsylvania public schools to include scoliosis screening as part of their health programs. Students in grades five, six, seven, and nine, as well as older students in ungraded classes, will be screened. The screenings must be conducted by qualified personnel following guidelines established by the Secretaries of Health and Education, and results will be recorded in student health records. A previous regulation regarding scoliosis screening has been repealed.
Key provisions
- Schools must include scoliosis screening in their health programs.
- Screening will be conducted for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 9.
- Screening will also be offered to age-appropriate students in ungraded classes.
- Screenings must be performed by qualified personnel.
- Students with a physician’s observation or parental objection are exempt.
- The Department of Health will provide guidelines for schools.
- Screening results will be part of the student’s health record.
- A previous regulation regarding scoliosis screening has been repealed.
Who is affected
- Students in Pennsylvania public schools
- School nurses and health personnel
- School administrators
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health
- The Pennsylvania Department of Education
Notable changes
- Requires mandatory scoliosis screening in schools.
- Establishes specific grade levels for screening.
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