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School Health 

SCHD offers comprehensive School Health services to all students enrolled in public and charter schools.  School Health also ensures private school students meet state-mandated requirements for immunizations, physical examinations, and growth and development screenings.

School Health Staff

  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
    Each registered nurse is assigned to one or more public and charter schools in Sarasota County.  The primary responsibilities of the nurse are to oversee each school’s health program and medication administration procedures and to work with parents and teachers of children with special medical needs.  RNs also educate students and school staff about living a healthy lifestyle.  The nurse follows up on deviations in screening results or student health records.  Registered nurses are available to private schools for health education lessons, student health consultations, and to train health room staff.
  • Clerical Staff
    School Health clerical staff members assist the nurses with state-mandated growth and development screenings, review student health data to ensure compliance with Florida statutes, and provide training on computerized health systems to health room staff.

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Additional Resources

  • Birth Certificates
    If you need a certified copy of a Birth Certificate for school registration, you can purchase one at the office of Vital Records in Sarasota or Venice.
  • Immunizations
    Florida public schools require certain immunizations for students prior to their enrollment.  Immunizations are available at the Health Department. 
  • Tips for staying healthy at school