Screening Revisited: A Survey of U.S. Requirements

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Abstract
Screening young children for physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning problems has received a great deal of attention since passage of P.L. 94-142. However, screening requirements and practices have not been examined on a state-by-state basis. To fill this gap, state education agencies were surveyed about early school screening requirements. Forty-nine states and the District of Columbia responded, giving information about timing, sources of data, and content areas of screening programs. Responses indicate great variation at the state and local district levels, and confusion of screening with evaluation. The results are discussed in relation to research findings from an ongoing longitudinal study. Implications for program design, planning, and research are presented.