School Health
The Office of Nursing employs a Deputy Chief Nurse for School Health who serves as a consultant to school nurses in Georgia and others who assist with the oversite of school health programs in public, private, and parochial schools.
- Provides leadership, training, and consultation for school nursing practice and public health to school districts and public health departments.
- Collaborates across program disciplines within the Department of Public Health to promote the physical, social, emotional, and educational growth of children and adolescents in the school setting.
- Serves as a resource for school screening requirements including Form 3300 and scoliosis.
- For more information about school health nursing and resources:
[email protected]
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis screening, authorized by O.C.G.A § 20-2-772 (2021), is required in at least 2 grade levels, usually 6th and 8th grades. During the 2021-22 school year, Scoliosis Screening Form #4400 was added as an option to document scoliosis screening requirements.
Page last updated 12/19/2022