An Act to close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision
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Progress
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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 ultimately close the achievement gap. It proposes the creation of a Children’s Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council. The council will focus on identifying and addressing issues related to children’s vision health within the state. This legislation seeks to improve access to vision care for children and support their academic success.
Key provisions
- Establish a Children’s Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council.
- The council will study and make recommendations regarding children’s vision and eye health.
- The council will identify disparities in access to vision care.
- The council will develop strategies to address these disparities.
- The council will provide recommendations to the legislature and relevant state agencies.
Who is affected
- Children
- Families
- Students
- Persons with Disabilities
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new advisory council to address children’s vision issues.
- It focuses on identifying and mitigating disparities in access to vision care.
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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