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MI HR0340

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Julie Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

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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