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CO HB1193
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Martinez
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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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