School Health

School Health Services are provided in Walton County through a collaborative effort between the Walton County School District and Florida Department of Health in Walton County.

The Florida Department of Health manages the School Health Services Program in cooperation with the Department of Education. Funding for services in Walton County includes the Board of County Commissioners, Walton County School District, federal and state funding, and grants.

School Enrollment Requirements

Evidence of a Physical Exam

Must be completed within 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. Parents may submit the School Entry Health Exam (DH 3040) or provide a copy of an exam obtained from their current health care provider that includes the components of DH 3040.

• Parents should obtain a copy of their child's medical history/medical exam before leaving their current state of residency when moving to Florida.

Florida Certification of Immunization or Exemption

Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to preschools, school (public/private k-12), licensed childcare facilities, and family daycare homes, each child shall have on file one of the following:

• Florida Certification of Immunization (Form DH 680)
• Florida Religious Exemption from Immunization (Form DH 681)