HEALTH SCREENING
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Cypress-Fairbanks will conduct the following health screening using certified screeners in accordance with guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
VISION AND HEARING
| WHO MUST BE SCREENED | WHEN SCREENING MUST BE DONE |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten students; Any other first-time entrants | Within 120 days of admission |
| 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade students | Anytime within the school year (preferably within first semester) |
SPINAL SCREENING
| WHO MUST BE SCREENED | WHEN SCREENING MUST BE DONE |
|---|---|
| Girls at grades 5 & 7 and boys at grade 8. | Anytime within the school year. |
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES (ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS)
| WHO MUST BE SCREENED | WHEN SCREENING MUST BE DONE |
|---|---|
| 1st , 3rd , 5th and 7th grade students | Anytime within the school year |
