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AZ SB1377
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Katie Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Changes the designation of Title 36, Chapter 7.2, Arizona Revised Statutes from "Child Hearing Programs" to "Child Hearing and Vision Programs"
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Expands the definition of "hearing and vision evaluation services" to include vision screening in addition to hearing screening for identification, testing, and evaluation of school children
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Defines "vision screening evaluation" as the evaluation of the ability to see clearly without corrective lenses or surgery
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Requires the Department of Health Services to administer hearing and vision evaluation services to all children no later than their first year in a public or private education program, and thereafter until age 16 or until no longer enrolled in school
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Authorizes the department to provide consulting services, training, delegate duties, contract for services, and accept reports from qualified medical professionals regarding hearing and vision screening evaluations
Legislative Description
Schools; vision screening programs
Last Action
Referred to Senate HHS Committee
2/5/2014