SB 1319
Initials AG/BG Page 1 Health & Human Services
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
Senate: APPROP DPA/SE 9-0-1-0 | 3
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SB1319: vision screening; program
Sponsor: Senator Kerr, LD 13
Committee on Health & Human Services
Overview
Requires rules adopted by the Department of Health Services (DHS) relating to vision screening
services to be done in consultation with specified entities.
History
The Department of Health Services adopts rules relating to vision screening. These rules may not
require materials and equipment specific to any one provider and must include feedback from the
public education programs required to implement the vision screenings. DHS vision screening
rules must be made in consultation with the Arizona Department of Education.
Vision Screening means using a vision screening methodology approved or prescribed by rules
adopted by DHS, as age appropriate and that include the evaluation of visual acuity, depth
perception, color vision and refraction.
Vision Screening Services are services that include identifying, testing and evaluating a child's
vision and identifying the need for follow-up services as prescribed by rules adopted by DHS
(A.R.S § 36-899.10).
Provisions
1. Adds that DHS vision screening rules be made in consultation with:
a) Ophthalmologists;
b) Optometrists;
c) School nurses;
d) Pediatricians;
e) School administrators; and
f) Recognized nonprofit organizations that provide free vision screening services, training,
grants for vision screening services, eyeglasses or examinations. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note