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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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School Health

Contact the School Health Services Program

The School Health Services Program provides basic health services to all public school students in Florida's 67 counties.

Services include: health appraisals; nursing assessments; child-specific training; preventative dental screenings and services; vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings; health counseling; referral and follow-up of suspected or confirmed health problems; first aid and emergency health services; assistance with medication administration; and health care procedures for students with chronic or acute health conditions. 

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


Contact Us

For information, concerns, or questions contact the School Health Services Program at:

Division of Community Health Promotion
Bureau of Family Health Services
School Health Services Program

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A18
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1727
850-245-4465

Email the School Health Services Program