FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Justin Armstrong, Director
321-633-1000 (11567)
Brevard County Public Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health provides health services required under Florida Statutes.
School health services help minimize health barriers to learning for public school students in PK through 12th grade. The Florida Department of Health's School Health Program provides funding, technical assistance, and oversight of health services provided in Florida's public schools.
State funding for the school health services program is supplemented by funding from local school districts and community partners, consisting of three components:
Basic School Health Services which include nursing assessments, health counseling, referrals and follow-up for suspected or confirmed health problems; individualized health care plan development; in-school care management for chronic and acute health conditions; assistance with medication administration and health care procedures; vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings; first aid and emergency health services; communicable disease prevention and intervention; and emergency preparedness.
Comprehensive School Health Services which include student health; reduce high-risk behaviors and their consequences (substance abuse, unintentional/ intentional injuries, and sexually transmitted diseases); provide pregnancy prevention classes and interventions; and provide support services to promote return to school after giving birth
Full Service Schools which include nutritional services, economic and job placement services, parenting classes, counseling for abused children, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and adult education for parents.
