In addition , CT State Law mandates screenings to be done during the school year by the nurses . Scoliosis screenings are required in grades 6 , 7 & 8 . All students will be screened by the school nurses in Physical Education classes ( students not in PE will be screened in the nurses ' office ). Letters will be mailed home if the nurse finds the need for a doctor ' s examination . Students with known scoliosis will be mailed referrals for updating . Hearing screenings are required for all 8 th graders . Those students with a known hearing loss will be mailed a referral for updating . Vision and hearing screenings are required for all 6th graders . Students who do not meet the passing requirements will be mailed a referral for doctor ' s examination .
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