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CO HB1193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory school vision testing to include pre-kindergarten students, adding to the existing requirements for kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9
  • Tests must be conducted during the school year by teachers, principals, or other qualified persons authorized by the school district
  • Schools must record all vision and hearing test results in each child's individual records and notify parents or guardians when deficiencies are found
  • Parents or guardians may opt their children out of testing on religious or personal grounds
  • Effective date of August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed

Legislative Description

Vision Tests for Pre-Kindergarten Students

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Last Action

House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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