22.1-273.1 - Annual screening for scoliosis. - Virginia Statutes

§ 22.1-273.1. Annual screening for scoliosis.

Within the time periods specified in regulations promulgated by the Board ofEducation, each school board shall provide parent educational information orimplement a program of regular screening for scoliosis for pupils in gradesfive through ten, unless such students are pupils admitted for the first timeto a public school who have been so tested as part of the comprehensivephysical examination required by § 22.1-270 or the parents of such studentshave indicated their preference that their children not participate in suchscreening. Local school boards shall develop procedures for parents toindicate such preference.

The Board of Education shall promulgate regulations for the implementation ofsuch screenings, which shall address, but shall not be limited to,requirements and training for school personnel and volunteers who may conductsuch screenings; procedures for the notification of parents when evidence ofscoliosis is detected; and such other provisions as the Board deemsnecessary. Local school divisions may seek volunteers from among professionalhealth care providers.

(2003, c. 894.)