H842

Vis., Hear., Dental Screenings Opt-Out

Introduced·4/9/25

North Carolina H842 clarifies that vision, hearing, and dental screenings in schools can be conducted without parental consent.

North Carolina H842 amends the General Statutes to clarify that public school units may conduct vision, hearing, and dental screenings without parental consent. The bill mandates that schools notify parents at the beginning of the school year about all screenings and the results of those screenings for their child. This act aims to streamline the process of health care screenings in schools while ensuring parents are informed.

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History

Apr 10, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 10, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 9, 2025

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Filed