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Parent Information for School Entry
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| This page is intended to help parents find
the health requirements related to student enrollment in Florida's schools. The Florida Department of Health
provides
requirements for school entry examinations,
immunizations, and school health programs. Other
requirements for school entry can be found through the Florida
Department of Education or the local school district. |
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School Entry Health Examination. |
| Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade who are making
their initial entry into a Florida school must present a record of
a physical examination completed within the past 12 months. The
exam record
should be taken to the child's school upon enrollment. Although a specific form is not required,
it is recommended that Florida's
standardized School Entry Exam form (DH 3040) be used to document
completion of a physical examination. It must be
completed by a health care provider licensed to perform physical
examinations. For students transferring to a Florida school, a
comparable form from another state would be acceptable, if
completed within 1 year. |
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Immunization Record. |
| The Florida Certification of Immunization, Form 680, must be used
to document the immunizations required for entry and attendance in
Florida schools. These forms are not available to the public and
must be completed by a Florida physician or a Florida county
health department. It is recommended that parents obtain a copy of
the child's complete immunization history before leaving the
current state of residence. The county health department that
serves the area where the child will be residing will need this
information. |
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County Health Departments. |
| Contact the county health department to find the clinic location
closest to the child's new home or for additional information. |
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Additional Information. |
| Additional information regarding local educational requirements may be
found at the following web sites: |
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This page was last modified on: 05/5/2011 01:23:04
