Sec.10-214-2. General requirements

All screenings shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a) Personnel: Screenings shall be performed by trained personnel under supervision and in accordance with procedures approved by qualified medical or nursing personnel employed for such purpose by local or regional boards of education, such as a School Medical Advisor appointed pursuant to Section 10-205 of the Connecticut General Statutes or a School Nurse appointed pursuant to Section 10-212.

(b) Environment:

(1) Screenings shall be performed in an area which is clean, properly lighted and ventilated.

(2) A source of clean drinking water and a toilet shall be readily available on the premises.

(3) Facilities shall be available for washing of hands and cleaning of equipment.

(c) Equipment:

(1) Equipment shall be appropriate for the screening required.

(2) Equipment shall be in good working order.

(d) Screening:

(1) Screening shall be performed individually to minimize distraction and to ensure accuracy and privacy.

(2) Each pupil failing to meet the standards of a vision, postural or hearing screening test shall be rescreened. If the results of the second screening confirm the findings of the first, the parent or guardian shall be given written notice which shall include a brief statement describing such findings. If the findings of the second screening indicate a possible need to modify a child's educational program, appropriate school personnel shall be notified.

(3) Pupils in ungraded classes shall be screened on the basis of age equated to the grade level of the pupil's age peers.

(4) Written notice shall be given annually of all the screenings which will be conducted within the school district.

(5) Screenings shall be completed by June thirtieth of the school year in which mandated.

(Effective July 1, 1981)