ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: APPROP DPA/SE 9-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 25-3-2-0 House: HHS DP 8-1-0-0

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SB1319: vision screening; program

Sponsor: Senator Kerr, LD 13

House Engrossed

Overview

Requires rules adopted by the Department of Health Services (DHS) relating to vision screening services to be done in consultation with the specified nonprofit organizations, health care professionals and school personnel.

History

DHS adopts rules relating to vision screening. These rules may not require materials and equipment specific to any one provider and must include feedback from the public education programs required to implement the vision screenings. DHS vision screening rules must be made in consultation with the Arizona Department of Education.

Vision Screening means using a vision screening methodology approved or prescribed by rules adopted by DHS, as age appropriate and that include the evaluation of visual acuity, depth perception, color vision and refraction.

Vision Screening Services are services that include identifying, testing and evaluating a child's vision and identifying the need for follow-up services as prescribed by rules adopted by DHS (A.R.S § 36-899.10).

Provisions

1. Adds that DHS vision screening rules be made in consultation with:

a) Ophthalmologists;

b) Optometrists;

c) School nurses;

d) Pediatricians;

e) School administrators; and

f) Recognized nonprofit organizations that provide free vision screening services, training, grants for vision screening services, eyeglasses or examinations. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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