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HB 170 Preschool eye examinations.

Introduced by: Frank D. Hargrove, Sr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Preschool eye examinations. Adds an eye examination conducted by an optometrist or opthamologist to the preschool health examination requirements for enrollment in kindergarten or elementary school. Similar to the current practice for the required physical examination, the eye examination must be offered by local health departments free of charge for medically indigent children. In addition, the current exemption on religious grounds applicable to the physical examination is extended to the eye examination.


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