An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision

Summary

The bill creates a state‑run computerized registry that tracks vision screenings and eye‑care for all children, and forms a 13‑member advisory council to guide the program. It requires licensed providers to report screening results, expands data sharing to school nurses and certain state agencies, and protects privacy. By centralizing information, the law aims to identify and close vision‑related gaps that affect student performance.

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