Bill > HR3541

This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to support free eye care services for students in public elementary and secondary schools. Under this program, nonprofit organizations can receive grants to purchase portable eye care equipment and cover operational costs associated with providing mobile eye care services directly at schools. The qualifying eye care services program must offer free screenings, examinations, and glasses to students, utilizing healthcare professionals like optometrists, ophthalmologists, and ophthalmic technicians. The program aims to bring comprehensive eye care services directly to students, with a congressional recommendation that grantees also educate students and parents about the importance of regular vision screenings. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund these grants, with the goal of improving access to eye care for students who might not otherwise receive such services. The grants can cover expenses such as personal protective equipment, healthcare delivery costs, and other necessary operational expenses related to providing these mobile eye care services.

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