Georgia Student Vision and Literacy Readiness Act; enact

Summary

The bill mandates that every public school student from kindergarten through grade 12 receive vision screenings at enrollment and at specific grade levels using modern digital equipment. Parents are notified in advance, can opt out, and receive referrals and assistance if a screening fails. The measure also creates the Georgia Vision Access Fund to pay for equipment, training, exams, glasses and related services for uninsured or underinsured students.

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