Health Requirements

Physical examinations are required by state law and the Board of Education upon entrance to school, either into pre-school or kindergarten or 1st grade and prior to entering sixth grade.

Physical examinations are required by state law and the Board of Education upon entrance to school, either into preschool or kindergarten or 1st grade and prior to entering 6th grade. Physical examinations are also required for all NEW students whose physical examination records do not comply with state law requirements. School Board policy requires that students submit the certificate of child health examination, including proof of immunization, by October 15 of the current school year. Any student registering after October 15 of the current school year is required to submit this certificate within 30 days of starting school.

Unless an exemption or extension applies, failure to comply with these timelines by October 15 of the current school year will result in the student’s exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the district. For additional information on the specific health examinations and immunizations required, please refer to Board Policy 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students.

All children in kindergarten and 2nd and 6th grades must present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist before May 15 of the current school year in accordance with rules adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. For additional information, please refer to Board Policy 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students. Per Public Act 102-0095, District 62 administers a school based dental program for students on an annual basis. Mobile Dental Units are utilized in order to support our students with receiving dental care. Information will be distributed to families regarding how to sign up to participate in the school-based dental clinics.

Vision examinations are required for any student entering kindergarten and for any student who is entering an Illinois school for the first time. For students entering kindergarten or entering an Illinois school for the first time, parents/guardians must present proof that the student received an eye examination within one year prior to entry of kindergarten or the school by October 15 of the current school year. Students will not be excluded from attending school due to failure to obtain an eye examination. For additional information, please refer to Board Policy 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students.

The district conducts vision screenings for students entering preschool, kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 8th grade. Students entering preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade also participate in hearing screenings. In addition, students receiving special education services are screened annually for hearing and vision. Screenings are also conducted for any teacher referral or new student who does not have this information in their file. Parents are notified of deficiencies in any category. However, screenings and evaluations are not the same.