Bill > A00214

This bill amends existing education law to clarify and expand vision screening requirements for students in New York public schools. Specifically, the bill mandates that all students enrolling in a school must be tested for color perception, distance acuity, and near vision within six months of admission, using examination devices and testing methods authorized by the commissioner of education. The bill explicitly mentions the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices as potential tools for these screenings. The results of these vision screenings must be documented in writing, provided to the student's parent or guardian and their teacher, and maintained in the student's permanent school file for at least the minimum retention period prescribed by state regulations. This update aims to ensure comprehensive and standardized vision screening practices across public schools in New York, potentially helping to identify and address vision issues early in a student's educational journey.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A214