School Health

The School Health Program is a component of the public health system that provides basic health services to public school students in all 67 counties. Our services include:

• Health appraisals
• Nursing assessments
• Child-specific training
• Preventative dental screenings and care
• Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings
• Health counseling
• Referrals and follow-up of suspected or confirmed health problems
• First aid and emergency health services
• Assistance with medication administration
• Health care procedures for students with chronic or acute health conditions

The goal of school health services is to ensure students are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

Additionally, school health registered nurses work closely with school staff and parents to promote healthy behaviors such as maintaining a healthy weight and choosing to be physical active, and reduce risk-taking behaviors such as eliminating the use of tobacco.

School Enrollment Requirements

Evidence of a Physical Exam

Must be completed within 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. Parents may submit the School Entry Health Exam (DH 3040) or provide a copy of an exam obtained from their current health care provider that includes the components of DH 3040.

• Parents should obtain a copy of their child's medical history/medical exam before leaving their current state of residency when moving to Florida.

Florida Certification of Immunization or Exemption

Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to preschools, school (public/private k-12), licensed childcare facilities, and family daycare homes, each child shall have on file one of the following:

• Florida Certification of Immunization (Form DH 680)
• Florida Religious Exemption from Immunization (Form DH 681)

Children's Health Insurance

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program offer free or low-cost health coverage for kids and teens. Enrollment is open year round. To learn more, visit the below resources:

• FloridaKidCare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS
• HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596
• Medicaid

School Health Advisory Committee

The School Health Program works closely with the Seminole County School District and community partners through the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) to support and promote the health of our students.

SHAC Meetings

Meetings are held from 2-3:30 p.m. virtually and at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County. Meeting dates/times may be subject to change.

Upcoming Meetings

• April 17, 2025

Previous SHAC Meetings

Resources for Parents

• Seminole County Public Schools
• KidsHealth
• Seminole Prevention Coalition
• University of Florida IFAS Extension - Seminole County

Resources for Medical Providers

• Florida Shots
• School Entry Physical Form (Spanish)