BMI
Reporting to NY state
As part of a
required school health examination, a students i weighed and
his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to
figure out the student's body mass index or 'BMI.' The BMI
helps the doctor or nurse know if the student's weight is in a
healthy range or is too high or too low. Recent changes to
the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight
status group be included as part of the student's school health
examination. A sample of school districts will be selected
to take part in a survey by the New York State Department of
Health. If our school is selected to be part of the
survey, we will be reporting to New York State Department of
Health information about our students' weight status groups.
Only summary information is sent. No names and no
information about individual students are sent. However,
you may choose to have your child's information excluded from
this survey report.
The information
sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health
official develop programs that make it easier for children to be
healthier.
If you do not
wish to have your child's weight status group information
included as part of the Health Department's survey this year,
please contact your school nurse.
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