Missed opportunities: Do states require screening of children for health conditions that interfere with learning?

ABSTRACT:

Methods

Investigators reviewed websites of state departments of health and education, and legislation for all 50 states and DC. For states with mandated screenings and a required form, investigators applied structured analysis to assess HBL inclusion.

Results

No state mandated that schools require screening for all 7 HBLs. Less than half (49%) required comprehensive school health examinations and only 12 states plus DC required a specific form. Of these, 12 of the forms required documentation of vision screening, 11 of hearing screening, and 12 of dental screening. Ten forms asked about asthma and 9 required documentation of lead testing. Seven asked about general well-being, emotional problems, or mental health. None addressed hunger. When including states without comprehen

SUBMITTER: Gracy D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5771574 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature