Examinations and Immunizations

State Health Mandates

State Mandated Physical Examinations

  • A physical examination is required prior to entry into grade K, in grade 4, grade 6 (prior to camp) and grade 10 and for students participating in high school 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 provider.  All children in Massachusetts are entitled to have access to a health care provider.  Please consult the school nurse if you require assistance to find health care for you child.

Immunization Information for Families

Chapter 181 Law Requirements

"Upon entering kindergarten or within 30 days of the start of the schools year, the parent or guardian of each child shall present to school health personnel certification that the child within the previous 12 months has passed a vision screening conducted by personnel approved by the department of public health and trained in vision screening techniques to be developed by the department of public health in consultation with the department of education..."

State Mandated Screenings (Provided in School)

Screenings are conducted annually by school nurses and school personnel as mandated by Massachusetts state law and regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

GradeScreening
5-9

Postural Screening

K-5, 8 & 10

Vision

K-3, 8 & 10Hearing
1, 4, 7 & 10Body Mass Index (BMI)
8 & 9Verbal Screening for Substance Use Disorder (SBIRT)