In accordance with DSHS, Georgetown ISD screens:
| Who Must Be Screened |
When Screening Must Be Done |
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Girls are screened twice
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- Age 10 (Fall Semester of 5th Grade)
- Age 12 (Fall Semester of 7th Grade)
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Boys are screened once
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- Age 13 or 14 (Fall Semester of 8th Grade)
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The school nurse will notify parents/ guardians prior to the established screening date. If you do NOT wish for your student to be screened, you must notify the campus nurse at the beginning of the school year AND substitute the school screening with a professional examination by a healthcare provider of your choice. If documentation is not provided, students will be screened before the end of the 2024- 2025 school year.
TX Spinal Screening Requirements
Contact your campus nurse for any further questions/ concerns.
