BILL REQ. #:  H-4165.1 

Prefiled 01/07/08. Read first time 01/14/08.   Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

     AN ACT Relating to scoliosis screening in schools; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 28A.210.180, 28A.210.190, 28A.210.200, 28A.210.210, 28A.210.220, 28A.210.240, and 28A.210.250.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   The legislature recognizes that many school districts in Washington are experiencing profound shortages of health personnel to serve the needs of students. Recent increases in responsibilities for health planning, the demands of delivering health services, and increases in the severity of the health issues facing the student population have strained school health resources.
     The legislature finds that it is an inefficient use of limited school health resources to require that scoliosis screening of children be conducted at schools. While a child affected with severe scoliosis can experience serious health issues, diagnosis and treatment are most appropriately managed through a primary care provider. As Washington continues to achieve greater rates of health care coverage for its children, the availability of these screening services through medical homes will continue to increase.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
     (1) RCW 28A.210.180 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Purpose) and 1991 c 86 s 1, 1990 c 33 s 201, 1985 c 216 s 1, & 1979 c 47 s 1;
     (2) RCW 28A.210.190 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Definitions) and 1991 c 86 s 2, 1990 c 33 s 202, 1985 c 216 s 2, & 1979 c 47 s 2;
     (3) RCW 28A.210.200 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Examination of children -- Personnel making examinations, training for) and 1991 c 86 s 3, 1990 c 33 s 203, 1985 c 216 s 3, & 1979 c 47 s 3;
     (4) RCW 28A.210.210 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Records -- Parents or guardians notification, contents) and 1990 c 33 s 204, 1985 c 216 s 4, & 1979 c 47 s 4;
     (5) RCW 28A.210.220 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Distribution of rules, records and forms) and 1990 c 33 s 205 & 1979 c 47 s 5;
     (6) RCW 28A.210.240 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Pupils exempt, when) and 1985 c 216 s 5 & 1979 c 47 s 6; and
     (7) RCW 28A.210.250 (Screening program for scoliosis -- Sanctions against school officials failing to comply) and 1990 c 33 s 207 & 1979 c 47 s 7.