SB720

In school health services, providing for initial vision examination.

Introduced·5/2/25

Pennsylvania SB720 mandates eye health and vision examinations for school-age children.

Pennsylvania SB720 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require eye health and vision examinations for school-age children. These examinations must be conducted upon admission to school, in the fourth grade, the eighth grade, and before enrollment in a Title I reading program. The Department of Health will establish vision screening standards based on national guidelines. Parents or guardians must be notified if a child fails a vision screening and must arrange for a comprehensive eye health and vision examination within 120 days.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 PM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Reported as amended

Jun 9

Senate

First consideration

Jun 9

Senate

Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1806