Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House extends optional K-3 vision screening program, adds volunteer immunity
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 67 extends optional vision screening for kindergarten through third grade and provides limited immunity to volunteer screeners; supporters said the program has existed for decades and the House passed the bill 55'yes to 14'no.
The House on March 11 passed first substitute Senate Bill 67 to extend optional vision screenings for children through third grade and to provide immunity protections for volunteers who conduct screenings.
Representative Edwards, the House sponsor, said the bill extends the current voluntary screening program (previously offered K'2) to include…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
