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Old 09-08-2008, 21:50   #33
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Re: Over Weight School Children To Get Home Help

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Originally Posted by katex View Post
Can't remember too much Bonnyboy, but when I was at school (years hence) .. used to have medicals once a year to check if any problems, which included weight, height, heart rate, etc .. probably only the basics. Not sure whether parents had the option .. probably, seem to remember having to bring home a form for my parents to sign.

They obviously never turned it down though, as was subjected to it and, in my opinion, only good for us.

Do they still test eyes these days too ?
They do still test eyes and hearing but, like with everything else these days, parents have to give permission and can opt out if they want.
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