New York A00214 mandates vision screening for all students in public schools within six months of enrollment using approved devices and methods.

New York A00214 amends the education law to require vision screening for all students in public schools within six months of enrollment. The screening must test for color perception, distance acuity, and near vision using examination devices and testing methods authorized by the commissioner of education, including the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices. The results of these screenings must be provided to the student's parents or guardians and teachers, and kept in the student's permanent school file.

New York A00214 mandates vision screening for all students in public schools within six months of enrollment using approved devices and methods.

New York A00214 amends the education law to require vision screening for all students in public schools within six months of enrollment. The screening must test for color perception, distance acuity, and near vision using examination devices and testing methods authorized by the commissioner of education, including the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices. The results of these screenings must be provided to the student's parents or guardians and teachers, and kept in the student's permanent school file.