GA HB1410

Requires all K-12 public school students to receive vision screenings upon initial enrollment and at kindergarten, grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10, with implementation by August 1, 2027

Mandates use of advanced digital technology and instrument-based devices (photoscreeners, autorefractors) for screenings, while permitting traditional wall chart testing when modern equipment is unavailable

Creates the Georgia Vision Access Fund to procure screening equipment, train personnel, and cover costs of eye exams, eyeglasses, and vision care for uninsured or underinsured students

Requires schools to notify parents at least 5 days before screenings (with opt-out option) and within 10 days after a failed screening, including referral information for comprehensive eye exams

Establishes data-sharing protocol between State Board of Education and Department of Public Health linking vision screening outcomes with literacy performance indicators to inform reading interventions