House Bill 205: Requires Eye Examination of Kindergarteners

Author:
Rep. David R. Leitch

Summary:
Amends the School Code. With respect to the requirement that children enrolling in kindergarten have an eye examination, requires the use of dilating drops for the internal and external examination.

Status:

1/14/2009		(House) Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David R. Leitch
1/14/2009		(House) First Reading
1/14/2009		(House) Referred to Rules Committee
2/4/2009		(House) Assigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
3/13/2009		(House) Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Hearings:
Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Hearing, March 4, 2009, 8 a.m. in the Capitol Building, Room 114, Springfield, IL

HSLDA’s Position:
Oppose.

Action Requested:
No action requested at this time.

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