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School Health Program
Health services are provided to public school students in Pre-K through 12th grade

School Enrollment
Health information and requirements for student's entering Florida's schools

Legislative Authority
Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes for the School Health Program

Wash Your Hands Florida!
Information regarding the importance of handwashing in the prevention of  illnesses such as influenza

School Privacy
Information and links regarding privacy of student records

Child Obesity
Position statements and information

Vision Referral Services
Information regarding the vision services for eligible students enrolled in and attending public schools.

Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Program
Health care practitioners can volunteer their services in Florida's public schools

Coordinated School Health
Coordinated school health is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a strategy for improving students' health and learning in our nation's schools.  CDC has proposed a framework for planning and coordinating school health activities that centers around eight critical, interrelated components.

School Nursing
Requirements and opportunities for employment as a school nurse

Information
Statewide school health services data and reports

Internet Links
Student health information

Questions or Information
Contact the School Health Program Office for additional information or questions.

   
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