Parent Information Guide - Prince George's County Public School ...

REGISTRATION & EnrollmentREQUIRED health-related documents Continued:2.Physical Examination:A physical examination is recommended for each childentering the Maryland Public School System for the first time.The examination must be performed within the period of ninemonths before school entry to six months after entry. TheHealth Inventory form is available from each school or from theHealth Services webpage at: www.pgcps.org.3.Lead Screening Certificate:All newly enrolled students in pre-Kindergarten through grade1 must submit a form DHMH 4620 documenting that: 1) Bloodlead testing was done; OR 2) The child has never lived in atargeted ZIP Code; OR 3) The parent has a religious objectionto the testing. The documented tests should be at 12 monthsand 24 months of age. Two test results are required if the firsttest was done prior to 24 months of age. If the first test is doneafter 24 months of age, one test result is required. If there is areligious objection to the blood test, a Lead Risk Assessmentmust be administered by a health care provider. The form isavailable from each school or from the Health Services page onthe school system web site, www.pgcps.org.Where can I get my child’s immunizations if I do not havea primary care provider?The Prince George’s County Health Department provides freeimmunizations to county residents who are uninsured. Call 301-583-3300 for appointments and additional information.8