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Put state health assessment form on your ‘kindergarten to-do’ list
- State health officials urge parents to complete the health assessment before kindergarten starting fall 2026.
- Officials warn that some districts report up to 40% of incoming kindergartners lack the required forms on time.
- Barriers include transportation, clinic hours, and language differences for immigrant families.
- Guilford County Schools coordinate with the county health department to extend clinic hours for vaccinations.
- The article links readiness programs like Ready for School, Ready for Life to support transitions.
- Parents are advised to prepare early by scheduling visits between November and January before enrollment.
- Schools warn that children missing forms by day 30 may face classroom removal.
- The form collects immunization data, medications, and health-related recommendations for school.
- State data show 19 counties in NC have no pediatricians and 43 counties have severe shortages.
- The article highlights a collaboration between Guilford County Schools and health providers to support families.
- The piece notes the issue is part of broader efforts to prepare children for school through community and district initiatives.
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