Kentucky KDESHS002 Preventative Health Care Exam Form

Kentucky boards of education require a preventive health care examination within 12 months before a child first enters public school and within one year before entry to sixth grade. Clinicians meet this two-page form at kindergarten and sixth grade physicals; it gives the school screening results, exam findings, conditions needing emergency action and any activity restrictions.

Who completes it

The parent completes the identifying information. A physician, APRN, PA or EPSDT provider completes the history, screening, examination and recommendation sections and signs page two.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
The completed form is returned to the school; local school boards may extend the 12-month window by up to two months.
Who pays
The form sets no fee and does not address who pays for the examination.

Good to know

  • Immunizations are not recorded here; the form directs them to the Kentucky Immunization Certificate, EPID 230.
  • Screening rows include height, weight, BMI and BMI percentile, blood pressure, vision and hearing for each side, with optional hematocrit or hemoglobin, lead and urinalysis.
  • Exam rows for dental, head/scalp/skin, eyes/ears/nose/throat, chest/lungs/heart, abdomen and scoliosis are marked normal or abnormal with a refer or treatment note.
  • Page two lists problems that may affect learning, conditions needing emergency action, full or restricted participation in physical education, and an anticipatory guidance checklist.

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Preventative Health Care Examination Form

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Kentucky preventive health care exam required?

Under 702 KAR 1:160, a child first entering a Kentucky public school needs the exam within twelve months before initial admission, and again within one year before entering sixth grade. Local school boards may extend the time by up to two months.

Does the Kentucky school physical form record immunizations?

No. The form states that immunizations are reported on the Immunization Certificate form, EPID 230. The provider records allergies, daily school medications and significant history, but vaccine dates go on the separate certificate.

What anticipatory guidance topics are on KDESHS002?

The checklist covers school readiness, mental health, nutrition and physical activity (including 60 minutes of exercise a day), oral health and safety topics such as helmets, swimming, smoke detectors, guns, sun and vehicle restraints. The provider marks what was discussed or handed out.