A2716

Establishes standards for annual height, weight, and blood pressure screening of public school students.

The bill sets standards for annual height, weight, and blood pressure screening of public school students in New Jersey. It mandates that screenings be conducted by a school physician or nurse, ensuring equal assessment for all students. Screenings must occur one class at a time, with each student physically separated from others to protect privacy. The evaluation of a student’s weight must consider factors beyond body mass index, such as access to healthy food and safe exercise spaces. The State Board of Education is required to adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions.