Hearing and vision screenings will be provided as required by state law at the following levels:
Please note:
Exclusions from Screenings: Contact your school nurse or principal annually regarding excluding your child from any of these screenings.
State law requires that all students entering public school for the first time (kindergarten or first grade) have an oral health assessment by a licensed California dental professional.
In select schools, licensed dental providers offer free KOHA services for UTK and Kindergarten students who have not completed the requirement. To opt out, notify your school in writing.
Waivers: Parents/guardians may opt out by signing the waiver section on the KOHA form. There is no penalty for not submitting the assessment.
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Report (English & Spanish)
Need help finding a provider? Call 1-800-675-2229 .
All secondary students participating in interscholastic athletics must have a physical exam annually.
As part of the school curriculum, students receive health education on the following topics:
Parents may preview materials related to comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education prior to instruction. Students may be excused from this instruction with a written request from a parent or guardian.