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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING SECTION 22-13-30 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 2007, CHAPTER 353, SECTION 2 AND LAWS 2007, CHAPTER 357, SECTION 2); REQUIRING ALL STUDENTS IN GRADE LEVELS LOWER THAN FOURTH GRADE WHO ENTER PUBLIC PRESCHOOL, HEAD START OR PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE VISION EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED OPTOMETRY PRACTITIONER ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1 OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN WHICH THEY ENROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE PROMULGATION OF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL VISION SCREENERS.
AI Summary
This bill requires all students in grade levels lower than fourth grade who enter a New Mexico public preschool, Head Start, or public school for the first time to receive a comprehensive vision examination by a licensed optometry practitioner by January 1 of the school year they enroll. It also requires the Board of Optometry and Department of Health to promulgate rules establishing criteria for these examinations and training requirements for school vision screeners. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to compile and maintain a list of programs that can provide free or reduced-cost vision treatments for students who need them.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee (08:30 2/24/2021 Room *) (on 02/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=353&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0353.pdf |
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