Section 216-RICR-20-10-4.16 - Scoliosis Screening4.16.1General Scoliosis Screening RequirementsA. Annual scoliosis screening, conducted by a school nurse, is required for students in grades six (6) through eight (8) pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-10.B. No school-based scoliosis screening shall be conducted before students are introduced to the nature of the condition, its effects, and the nature of the scoliosis screening procedure.C. The screening of male and female students must be conducted separately and individually. A private, well-lit screening area should be available.D. The parent of any student may have the scoliosis screening conducted by a private physician.E. If these results are made available to the local school department, the student will be exempt from the scoliosis screening requirement.F. The screening is not required of any student whose parents object on the grounds that the test conflicts with their religious beliefs.4.16.2Follow-up and Documentation RequirementsA. The school nurse is responsible for notifying the parent of any student who is found to have positive signs or symptoms of scoliosis, based on standards published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons or the Scoliosis Research Society incorporated at § 4.2(E) of this Part, in order to arrange for further evaluation or treatment, as indicated.B. A student's scoliosis screening results must be documented in the student health record.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-4.16
Amended effective 4/11/2022