School Based Health Centers
School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are available in select schools and open to all students. They provide diagnosis, treatment, and prescription services for various illnesses that may keep children out of the classroom. Additionally, SBHCs offer school physicals, immunizations, and behavioral and psychiatric care. Some services may be provided via telehealth, but emergency care is not available.
By signing this enrollment and consent form, you consent to the following:
- I authorize Omaha Public Schools staff to share the following student information with OneWorld Community Health Center and Charles Drew Health Center (SBHCs) if services are provided: family and emergency contact details, state student number, attendance records, disciplinary records, schedule, immunization history, health screening results, psychological evaluations, special education (IEP, MDT) records, Section 504 accommodation plans, and information on health conditions (e.g., asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures).
Health Screenings
In compliance with Nebraska state regulations, students in Early Childhood, Kindergarten, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10 receive free screenings for hearing, vision, dental, height, and weight. These screenings may be conducted in collaboration with community partners.
Students in grades 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12—where screenings are not state-mandated—may also have the opportunity to receive free vision screenings from Children’s Nebraska or other contracted providers.
By signing this consent form, you consent the following:
- I authorize my child to receive a vision screening from Children’s Nebraska and/or other contracted providers. Additionally, I allow Omaha Public Schools to share the following student information for service provision and program evaluation: family contact details, state student number, schedule, and screening results.
These consents do not apply to grades that are mandated by Nebraska State Law to receive health screenings.
This authorization expires when my child leaves OPS or graduates. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by submitting a letter to the Omaha Public Schools, Student Information Services, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131-2024 or by checking the box to revoke below.