Requires vision screening examinations for students using examination devices and testing methods, including, but not limited to, the Snellen Eye Test Chart and automated vision screening devices.
Includes remedial services, homework or childcare as the transportation responsibility of the city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more.
Clarifies the responsibility of school districts for certain temporary-resident preschool children with disabilities who are in foster care, are homeless or are in residential care.
Requires two qualified psychiatrists to be employed by each school district to perform and coordinate the provision of mental health services in the public schools.
Enacts a uniform incident reporting system regarding removal of students and other persons from classrooms and school property; establishes a registry to include the names of all persons who are removed from classrooms and school property, name of the school district and school, name of teacher, age and grade of student, reason for removal, action taken by school, and disciplinary action against student; requires annual report to governor, legislature and board of regents; provides for reports to commissioner of education and allows him to take appropriate action.
Establishes an advanced coursework and examination access program to reimburse exam fees associated with the administration of an advanced coursework exam; defines terms; requires authorized schools to inform students and parents of all advanced coursework programs offered, their cost-free status, and the potential benefits of their successful completion as it relates to college credit and other academic opportunities; makes related provisions.
Prohibits the permanent or temporary housing of migrant populations in schoolhouses or on school grounds in districts outside of a city with a population of one million or more.