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School Health Act—Immunization Requirements Letter

School Health Act

West York Area School District provides the following Annual Notice to parents and guardians of West York Area School District students, in accordance with the School Health Act.  Pennsylvania requires immunizations and examinations for students. 

  • A physical examination upon original school admission (i.e. kindergarten or first grade), grades 6 and 11

  • A dental examination upon original school admission (i.e. kindergarten or first grade), grades 3 and 7

  • A vision acuity test annually in all grades

  • A hearing acuity test in kindergarten, grades 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11

  • Measurement of height, weight, and Body Mass Index annually (required for all grades)

  • Scoliosis screening in grades 6 and 7