Texas SB1889 mandates vision screenings for students and requires reporting on identified vision disorders, while establishing a matching grant.

Texas SB1889 amends the Education Code to require the Texas Education Agency to report annually on students identified with vision disorders or other vision problems, disaggregated by various demographics. The bill also mandates the creation of a matching grant program to provide visual devices, such as glasses or contact lenses, to eligible students. An "eligible student" is defined as one identified with a vision disorder or problem, who is educationally disadvantaged, and not covered by a health benefit plan providing vision care benefits.

Texas SB1889 mandates vision screenings for students and requires reporting on identified vision disorders, while establishing a matching grant.

Texas SB1889 amends the Education Code to require the Texas Education Agency to report annually on students identified with vision disorders or other vision problems, disaggregated by various demographics. The bill also mandates the creation of a matching grant program to provide visual devices, such as glasses or contact lenses, to eligible students. An "eligible student" is defined as one identified with a vision disorder or problem, who is educationally disadvantaged, and not covered by a health benefit plan providing vision care benefits.