10-144 C.M.R. ch. 281, § 2 - Manner in which schools conduct the screening
A. Screening will be carried out by qualified
screening personnel.
B. The
procedure for screening shall be followed according to the most current
standards of practice, as outlined in the booklet entitled Spinal Screening for
Maine's Schools.
C. Spinal
Screening may be conducted in conjunction with routine school physicals.
However, all rules and regulations applying to spinal screening must be
met.
D. Students will be screened
in clothing that permits an unclothed clear view of the back, waist, and upper
hip areas, and shoes must be removed.
E. It is recommended that a chaperone of the
same sex as the student be in attendance during the spinal screening.
F. Neither schools nor their agents may
charge for the screening.
Notes
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