§ 16-21-10. Scoliosis screening.
The school health program shall provide for the yearly screening or examination for scoliosis of all school children in grades six (6) through eight (8) and the preservation of records of the screening or examinations of those children. The parent or guardian of any child in grades six (6) through eight (8) may have the screening or examination conducted by a private physician and the results shall be made available to the local school department. Otherwise, the screening shall be conducted by a certified nurse-teacher. The screening of male and female pupils shall be conducted separately. The parent or guardian of any child who is found to have positive signs or symptoms of scoliosis shall be notified of the findings. However, the test shall not be required of any student whose parents or guardian objects on the ground that the test conflicts with their religious belief.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 19, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-21 - Health and Safety of Pupils
Section 16-21-1. - Transportation of public and private school pupils.
Section 16-21-1.1. - Student registration for transportation.
Section 16-21-3. - Standards for school building.
Section 16-21-3.1. - Approval.
Section 16-21-4. - Fire, evacuation and lockdown drills required — Failure to comply.
Section 16-21-5. - Uniform fire code or drill tactics — Reports.
Section 16-21-5.1. - Carbon monoxide detectors required in school buildings.
Section 16-21-7. - School health.
Section 16-21-7.1. - Unhealthy food and beverage advertising prohibited in schools.
Section 16-21-8. - Certified nurse-teacher.
Section 16-21-9. - Health examinations and dental screenings — Reports — Records.
Section 16-21-10. - Scoliosis screening.
Section 16-21-12. - Dental treatment provided by town or city.
Section 16-21-14.1. - Vision screening.
Section 16-21-15. - Eye protective devices.
Section 16-21-16. - Students suspected of narcotic addiction.
Section 16-21-17. - School bus safety programs.
Section 16-21-18. - Students prohibited from bringing or possessing firearms on school premises.
Section 16-21-19. - Special rules for students with disabilities bringing firearms to school.
Section 16-21-20. - Alternative placement and prevention activities.
Section 16-21-21. - Student discipline codes.
Section 16-21-21.1. - Penalties for drug, alcohol or weapons offenses.
Section 16-21-23.1. - Model school safety plans and checklists — Development and dissemination.
Section 16-21-23.2. - Threat assessment teams and oversight committees.
Section 16-21-27. - Alternative education programs.
Section 16-21-28. - Health and wellness subcommittee.
Section 16-21-28.1. - Legislative findings.
Section 16-21-28.2. - Requirements for glucagon administration in a school setting.
Section 16-21-28.3. - Performance standards.
Section 16-21-28.4. - Immunity for those using glucagon.
Section 16-21-28.5. - Training of school personnel.
Section 16-21-28.6. - Administration.
Section 16-21-30. - Dating violence policy.
Section 16-21-31. - Notice of peanut/tree nut allergies — Posting.
Section 16-21-32. - Peanut/tree nut allergies.
Section 16-21-33. - Safe schools act.
Section 16-21-33.1. - Automatic external defibrillators.
Section 16-21-34. - Statewide bullying policy implemented.
Section 16-21-36. - Duty to report — Posting child abuse hotline telephone number.
Section 16-21-37. - Water bottle filling stations in new and renovated schools.
Section 16-21-38. - Availability of feminine hygiene products.
Section 16-21-39. - Sun safety.