Sec.10-214-4. Postural screening

(a) Personnel: Postural screening shall be performed by a school nurse, registered nurse, or physical education teacher trained in such screening methods.

(b) Environment: Each local and regional board of education shall adopt procedures for the conduct of postural screening to ensure privacy.

(c) Screening:

(1) The parent or guardian and the pupil shall receive information prior to the screening to acquaint them with said screening.

(2) Clothing or a gown shall be arranged so that the entire back including the waist line and the hip line shall be observed without covering.

(3) Observation for scoliosis and kyphosis shall consist of five key signs:

(a) rib or flank fullness upon forward bend;

(b) shoulder height difference;

(c) shoulder blade prominence;

(d) waist line or hip asymmetry; and

(e) obvious curve or crease in back.

(d) Standard: A pupil observed to have rib or flank fullness upon the forward bend or any three of the other key signs shall be found to have a postural problem pursuant to Section 10-214 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and defined by Section 10-214-1(f) of these regulations.

(Effective July 1, 1981)