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 screenings for public school students in New Jersey. It mandates that screenings be conducted by a school physician or nurse, ensuring equal assessment for all students, privacy through physical barriers, and age-appropriate discussions before the screening. The evaluation of a student's weight will consider factors beyond body mass index, such as access to healthy food and safe exercise spaces.
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