Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Eighty-five percent of all cases have an unknown cause and are referred to as “idiopathic scoliosis”. This condition can be detected in children during the growth spurt period between the ages of 10 and 15 years. Girls are affected more often than boys. About 2 in 100 people will have a mild form of scoliosis. Scoliosis can be relatively easily detected by performing a 30 second scoliosis screen. If scoliosis is detected early, then treatment can be started before it becomes a physical or emotional disability. These Rules and Regulations provide a method to assure that all school age children shall be screened for scoliosis, and to assure that all children who fail the screening are referred for appropriate medical follow-up.