Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that a BMI and weight status group be included as part of a student’s school health examination. During this examination, a student is 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 medical provider or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low.
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Indian River Central School District has been selected as part of a sample of New York State schools to report their data about our students’ weight status groups in the 2026-2027 school year. The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that make it easier for children to be healthier.
Please note that only summary information is sent. No names or personal identifiable information about students are sent. However, as a parent/guardian, you may choose to have your child’s information excluded from this survey report.
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 print and sign the linked form below, and return the form to your child’s school nurse.
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