Hanover Public Schools
 
State Health Mandates
 

 

  State Mandated Examinations and Immunizations
  State Mandated Immunizations

Kindergarten: Lead Test, 3 Hepatitis B, Varicella (1 dose) or proof of Chicken Pox disease, 5 DPT, 4 Polio, 2 MMR

Grade 7: 3 Hepatitis B, 1 Td Booster, 3 Polio, 2 MMR, Varicella (1 dose if under 13, 2 if over 13) or proof of Chicken Pox disease.

State Mandated Physical Examinations

A physical examination is required  prior to entry into grades K, 6 (prior to camp) and 9-12 for students participating in sports and/or school/ work programs.

A physical exam is required for all transfer students.

MIAA requires a physical examination prior to participation in any school sport. A physical is valid for 13 months.

A physical examination should be conducted by the child’s primary care physician. All children in Massachusetts are entitled to have access to a health care provider. Please consult the school nurse.

   
  State Mandated Screenings (Provided in School)
 
Grade   Screening
5-9   Postural Screening
K-5, 8 & 10   Vision
K-3, 8 & 10   Hearing
K, 1, 4, 6 & 10   Height/Weight

In 1993, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health granted Hanover Schools Health Services a waiver for health screenings. This waiver is renewed every two years.

   
 

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