An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce disparities in children’s vision and, consequently, close the achievement gap. It proposes the creation of a Children’s Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council to address these issues. The goal is to ensure all children have access to proper vision care and the opportunity to succeed academically. The bill focuses on identifying and mitigating disparities in children’s eye health.
Key provisions
- Establish a Children’s Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council.
- Address disparities in children’s vision.
- Work to close the achievement gap.
- Focus on improving children’s eye health.
Who is affected
- Children
- Families
- Students
- Healthcare Providers
- School Systems
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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