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MI HR0340
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Julie Calley
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AI Summary
- Declares May 13-19, 2018, as InfantSee Week in Michigan to raise awareness about early childhood vision care
- Recognizes that one in 10 children faces undiagnosed eye and vision problems, and one in 30 children will be affected by amblyopia, a leading cause of vision loss in people under 45
- Acknowledges that early detection of vision problems is the best way to prevent permanent vision impairment and supports infant development and classroom learning
- Commends the Michigan Optometric Association and optometrists partnering through the InfantSee program, which provides free eye assessments for infants 6-12 months old, on the program's 10th anniversary
- Encourages Michigan parents to schedule InfantSee assessments for their infants
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare May 13-19, 2018, as InfantSee Week in the state of Michigan.
InfantSee Week
Last Action
Adopted
5/10/2018
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