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NY S01126
Bill
Status
1/26/2009
Primary Sponsor
Ruben Diaz
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Save Our Sight Program within the Department of Health to support nonprofit organizations offering vision screening and education services to children
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Creates a voluntary children's vision screening training and certification program for volunteers, childcare providers, nurses, teachers, and healthcare professionals
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Develops a registry and case management system for children with amblyopia to track professional eye care receipt and provide parent support and information
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Establishes a matching grant program for purchase and distribution of protective eyewear to children and provides vision health materials to classrooms
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Creates the Save Our Sight Fund in the State Comptroller's office, funded through optional one-dollar voluntary contributions collected during motor vehicle registration and operator's license applications
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Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to distribute educational materials on eye care and safety provided by the Department of Health at registration and license renewal applications
Legislative Description
Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to promote vision health and safety for children; targets children with amblyopia for support regarding such children's vision; provides for information to be disseminated by the department of motor vehicles and for voluntary contributions to the fund.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
6/15/2010