The
School Health Services Program is defined in Section 381.0056, Florida Statutes
to include those activities which should be carried to appraise, protect and
promote the health of students.
The School Board has an agreement with the Brevard County Health
Department to provide health care professionals who work on site in school
clinics and health rooms.
Health
care professionals assist students and contact parents concerning accidents and
illnesses, chronic health conditions, controlling head lice, and administering
medication.
Compulsory
Immunizations
All children entering Florida public schools for the first time must have completed the following immunizations or have a valid certificate of exemption:
If requirements are not met, the student will be temporarily excluded from school. Valid certificates of medical exemption are appropriate when indicated.
School-Entry
Physical Examination
Within
thirty (30) school days of a child's initial entry to a school in the state of
Florida, the principa
Health
Appraisals, Screenings
Health
appraisals and screening programs including vision, hearing, growth and
development, scoliosis, nutrition and dental health are carried out as required by the School Health Services Act.
Certificate
of Immunization
All students must have a valid certificate of immunization or exemption on file before enrolling in or attending school.