SB 194 (2009) -  School-entry Requirements/Vision Examinations [SPSC]

by Wilson
Requires children who enter public or private schools in the state to present evidence of having received a comprehensive vision examination. Requires the imposition of a fee on the retail sale of nonprescription eyeglasses. Provides for the fee to be used by the DOH to assist parents in paying for school-entry comprehensive vision examinations. Requires rules for eligibility for and the distribution of funds, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009 except as otherwise provided
Last Event: 05/02/09 S Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12 on Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Education Pre-K - 12
  • Health Regulation
  • Finance and Tax
  • Health and Human Services Appropriations
  • Policy and Steering Committee on Ways and Means

Related Bills

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12 Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Regulation; Finance and Tax; Health and Human Services Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00017 Time: 03/02/2009 - 6:02 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Regulation; Finance and Tax; Health and Human Services Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means Time: 12/17/2008 - 11:48 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 12/03/2008 - 3:02 PM Member: Committee: Version: __