64F-6.001. Definitions

When used in Chapter 64F-6, the following definitions will apply:

(1) “Consultation” means communication by telephone, in writing, or through personal contact concerning a student’s health problem or suspected health problem.

(2) “Family” means the student and others who have an integral role in the care and support of the student such as parents, spouses, non-custodial parents, legal guardians, siblings, grandparents, and foster parents.

(3) “Follow-up” means the contact with a student, family member, or service provider to verify receipt of services, provide clarification, and determine the need for additional assistance.

(4) “Growth and development screening” means the periodic measurement of a student's height and weight to identify abnormal growth and development.

(5) “Non-public schools” means those non-public schools that meet the requirements listed in Section 381.0056(6), F.S.

(6) “Nursing assessment” means the identification of student health needs. This is an entry and on-going process which includes compiling a health history, making observations, monitoring student and family reactions, interviewing to ascertain social and emotional stability and determine resources to meet the stated needs. It may also include making a physical assessment by those nurses who are qualified to provide these assessments.

(7) “Staffing” means the evaluation by designated school and health care providers of a student for placement in an exceptional student program.

(8) “Supplemental School Health Services” means those expanded health, educational and social services provided under the provisions and funding process specified in Section 381.0057, F.S., and Rule 64F-6.008, F.A.C.

(9) “Vision and hearing screening” means the periodic testing of visual and auditory acuity.

Specific Authority 402.32(8) FS. Law Implemented 402.32(5)(a)-(e), (h)-(k), (o), (r) FS. History–New 3-10-85, Formerly 10D-84.14, Amended 4-6-94, 4-25-96, Formerly 10D-84.014.