North Carolina S785 clarifies health screening requirements in schools, requiring parental notification and consent for specific services.

North Carolina S785 amends the state's education code to clarify health screening requirements in schools. It mandates that public school units notify parents at the start of each school year about health care services offered and the means to provide consent. The bill also allows schools to conduct health screenings without parental consent but requires parents to be notified of the screenings and their results. Screenings include vision, hearing, dental, and developmental assessments. The bill appropriates $25,000 for the 2026-2027 school year to support these efforts.

North Carolina S785 clarifies health screening requirements in schools, requiring parental notification and consent for specific services.

North Carolina S785 amends the state's education code to clarify health screening requirements in schools. It mandates that public school units notify parents at the start of each school year about health care services offered and the means to provide consent. The bill also allows schools to conduct health screenings without parental consent but requires parents to be notified of the screenings and their results. Screenings include vision, hearing, dental, and developmental assessments. The bill appropriates $25,000 for the 2026-2027 school year to support these efforts.