SY27 Hearing Screening Services

2026-11-03

Overview The Ocean Springs School District seeks Hearing Screening Services to include a Pure Tone Screening . If a Pure Tone Screening is not possible because the child cannot be conditioned , then an Otoacoustic Emission evaluation ( OAE ) will be conducted . If the audiologist or otolaryngologist determines the child does not have a hearing loss , the audiologist or otolaryngologist should provide a statement indicating such and include it with the screening report . Screenings must be aligned with IDEA , current Mississippi Policies and Procedures Regarding Children with Disabilities , Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . Scope of Work A . Provide best practice in current school - based therapy and / or evaluations B . Comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA ) and Mississippi Policies and Procedures , State Board Policy 74 . 19 for Children with Disabilities ; C . To conduct a hearing screening , including a Pure Tone Screening . If a Pure Tone Screening is not possible because the child cannot be conditioned , then an Otoacoustic Emission evaluation ( OAE ) will be conducted . If the audiologist or otolaryngologist determines the child does not have a hearing loss , the audiologist or otolaryngologist should provide a statement indicating such and include it with the screening report . D . Comply with Ocean Springs School District Policies and Procedures ; and E . Provide services during the 2026 - 2027 school year and extended school year as necessary Specifications A . Qualifications ● Provide valid licenses in the State of Mississippi ( Mississippi Department of Education or other professional state licensing agent ) that allow you to provide the contracted services . ● Providers must be located in the State of Mississippi or be located within 25 miles of the Ocean Springs School District . ● Pass background check and child abuse registry checks . ● Provide Certificate of General and Professional Liability Insurances naming the Ocean Springs School District as an additionally insured . ● Provide Assurance of Workers ' Compensation Insurance if applicable . ● Provide Assurance to Hold Harmless the Ocean Springs School District from and against any claim , loss , expense , or damage to any person or property arising out of the approved agreement to provide contracted services to the Ocean Springs School District . ● Available to provide listed services for the 2026 - 2027 School Year and extended school year . ● Provide an in - person service . B . Focus of Service ● To provide a screening that includes a hearing screening , including a Pure Tone Screening . If a Pure Tone Screening is not possible because the child cannot be conditioned , then an Otoacoustic Emission evaluation ( OAE ) will be conducted . If the audiologist or otolaryngologist determines the child does not have a hearing loss , the audiologist or otolaryngologist should provide a statement indicating such and include it with the screening report . ● To ensure students are seen within 21 calendar days of the date of the referral . ● To provide the report to the OSSD Department of Special Services within 5 business days of the completion of the evaluation .

Mississippi

2026-04-29