SISD Nurses

It's time for Vision and Hearing Screening

The Texas Department of State Health Services Vision and Hearing  requirements mandate that all children must be screened or have a professional examination for possible vision and hearing problems.  The Vision and Hearing requirements apply each year for children enrolled in any licensed child-care center and licensed child care home or school program at the ages or grades listed below:

• Children who turn 4-years-old by September 1, kindergartners or any other first-time entrants (4 years* through 12th grade) - screening must be done within 120 days of admission

• 1st-, 3rd-, 5th- and 7th graders - screening must be done anytime within the school year (preferably within 120 days)

A student may be exempted from the mandated Vision and Hearing if the parent/guardian submits an affidavit of exemption to the school nurse prior to the screening at the campus. The professional examination must be properly conducted during the grade year in which the screening is required and submitted to the school nurse by January 30 of the current year. The professional examination must be properly conducted during the grade year in which the screening is required. The TX UIL Preparticipation Physical Evaluation-Medical History Form meets this requirement. The documentation must be signed and dated by a licensed professional. You can ask your school nurse for an affidavit form.