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Public Act 094-0137
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| HB2004 Enrolled |
LRB094 02832 NHT 32833 b |
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AN ACT concerning education.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, |
represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section |
34-18.32 as follows:
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(105 ILCS 5/34-18.32 new) |
Sec. 34-18.32. Healthy Kids - Healthy Minds Expanded Vision |
Program. Because 80% of a child's learning is felt to be |
through the visual system, the board shall establish a program |
to identify students who are in need of basic vision care, yet |
are not covered by insurance or public assistance or do not |
have the financial ability to pay for services and therefore |
are not receiving appropriate vision care, to be known as the |
Healthy Kids - Healthy Minds Expanded Vision Program. Through |
this program, subject to appropriation, the district, in |
cooperation with health care providers, shall serve students at |
a minimum or no cost to the students. The program may provide, |
but is not limited to, vision examinations and glasses. |
Eligibility for services must be determined by prioritization |
of students based on both physical and financial need.
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