Resources for School Administrators

Guides, compliance tips, and health screening insights for Texas schools.

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Compliance

Texas School Health Screening Requirements by Grade Level (2025-2026)

A complete breakdown of which screenings DSHS requires at each grade level, including the new student rule and Pre-K age cutoffs.

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For Parents & Schools

What Happens If a Student Fails a School Health Screening?

A clear guide to referral letters, rescreen procedures, and what parents and schools should do after a failed screening result.

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School Admin Guide

How to Prepare Your School for Health Screening Day

Everything school administrators need to know about room setup, student prep, scheduling, and what to have ready before screeners arrive.

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Child Health

The Benefits of School Health Screenings for Students

Early detection through school health screenings can change a child's academic outcomes. Learn why vision, hearing, and other screenings matter.

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Compliance

How Texas Schools Report Health Screening Results to the State

A step-by-step guide to reporting results in VHSSARS — the new Texas state reporting system for 2025-2026.

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Child Health

What Is Acanthosis Nigricans Screening and Why Is It Required in Texas?

Learn what acanthosis nigricans screening detects, how it works, and why Texas is one of the only states to require it in schools.

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For Parents

Dark Patches on Your Child's Neck? What Acanthosis Nigricans Means

Dark, velvety patches that won't wash off can be an early sign of insulin resistance. Here's what the marking means and what parents should do next.

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