Bill > HB1077

This bill establishes the Commission on Children's Vision within the Department of Education and the Department of Health to address vision care for students. The commission will be composed of designees from the Secretaries of Education and Health, school nurses, vision care professionals, and representatives from community organizations. Its duties include developing a statewide plan for follow-up vision examinations and eyeglasses for students in need, creating a model for programs that provide vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses at little to no cost, and reporting annually on the status of children's access to these services. The commission will also review data and research related to children's vision care and make recommendations for policy changes. The Department of Education and Department of Health will provide staff support, and the commission's implementation is contingent on appropriated funds, though it can also accept grants and donations.