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NJ S2226
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Children age 6 and under entering public preschool, public school, or Head Start Programs for the first time must have a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist completed by January 1 of their initial enrollment year
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The Department of Health must maintain and annually update a list of resources for free or reduced-price eye examinations, posted on its website and provided to all schools and programs
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School principals or directors must collect evidence of the eye examination and notify non-compliant parents every three months after initial enrollment
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Creates the "Comprehensive Eye Examination Fund" in the Department of Education to cover examination costs for uninsured children and those without applicable healthcare coverage, funded by state appropriations, donations, and investment earnings
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A comprehensive eye examination performed within one year prior to initial enrollment satisfies the requirement
Legislative Description
Requires young children entering public schools or Head Start Programs for first time to have comprehensive eye examination completed.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024