MA S166

Removes requirement for individual parent/guardian requests for vision screenings and expands mandatory screenings to include children entering preschool in addition to kindergarten

Creates a 14-member Children's Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including representatives from health departments, medical organizations, community health centers, and 3 parent appointees

Establishes a computerized children's vision screening and eye care registry to track screening results and follow-up care, with mandatory reporting by all licensed healthcare providers who administer vision screenings and eye exams

Limits registry access to licensed healthcare providers, school nurses, and state agency staff involved in children's eye care education/outreach, with parents able to object to disclosure

Registry information is confidential, not subject to public records requests or subpoenas, and individuals/parents may amend incorrect information and request records of who accessed their data