Screenings
Massachusetts General Law, chapter 71, section 57 with related regulations 105 CMR 200.000 mandates that school nurses do periodic screenings of vision, hearing, growth (height and weight) and posture. Bill H.4056, section 97 requires schools to conduct annual verbal screenings (SBIRT) for substance abuse disorders. Pursuant to these regulations, the Westborough Public School nurses screen students according to the following schedule:
- Vision: Grades 1-3, 4, 5, 7, and 10
- Hearing: Grades K-3, 7, and 10
- Growth*: Grades 1, 4, 7, and 10
- Scoliosis: Grades 5-9
- SBIRT: Grades 7 and 9
Parents will be notified, in writing, of their child's growth screening results (Body Mass Index) upon request. Additionally, parents will be notified if any other screening requires further evaluation. Included in this notification will be a request for a report from your health care provider of their findings so that we are aware of any problems which may interfere with learning or so we can accommodate any needs that are identified.
If your child is under treatment for a vision, hearing or postural concern, please provide your school nurse with current medical documentation of his/her condition.
* Parents may choose to not have their child participate in the growth screening program. If you wish for your child to opt out of this screening please notify your school nurse in writing within the first two weeks of school.