72-6242. Basic vision screening required, exception; eye examination for conditions impairing reading ability. (a) (1) Each school board shall provide basic vision screening without charge to every pupil enrolled in each school under the governance of such school board not less than once every two (2) years. All such tests shall be performed by a teacher or some other person designated by the school board. The results of the test and, if necessary, the desirability of examination by a qualified physician, ophthalmologist or optometrist shall be reported to the parents or guardians of such pupils. Information relating to the desirability of examination by a qualified physician, ophthalmologist or optometrist shall not show preference in favor of any such professional person.
(2) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to a pupil who has had a basic vision screening examination within six months prior to the provision of basic vision screening in the school in which the pupil is enrolled.
(b) Each pupil needing assistance in achieving mastery of basic reading, writing and mathematics skills shall be encouraged to obtain an eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to determine if the pupil suffers from conditions which impair the ability to read. Expense for such examination, if not reimbursed through Medicaid, Healthwave, private insurance or other governmental or private program, shall be the responsibility of the pupil's parent or guardian.
History: L. 1959, ch. 310, § 2; L. 2001, ch. 215, § 15; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
72-6228 Hearing testing programs; definitions.
72-6229 Free tests required; when and by whom tests performed; reports to parents.
72-6251 Annual free dental inspection; exceptions.
72-6252 Inspectors; regulations.
72-6253 Certificate of inspection; dental work.
72-6261 Health tests and inoculations; definitions.
72-6262 Same; certification of completion required, alternatives; duties of school boards.
72-6263 Same; duties of public health departments and officers; fees, exception to payment.
72-6264 Same; duties of secretary; forms and certificates; regulations.
72-6266 Certification of health; form and contents; expense of obtaining; alternative certification.
72-6267 Health assessments; definitions; requirements, alternatives; duties of school boards.
72-6268 Information on immunizations applicable to school age children.
72-6271 Drug abuse, referral of pupils for assistance; immunity from civil liability.
72-6272 Alcohol and drug abuse programs; provision authorized.
72-6281 Eye protective devices required when participating in certain courses.
72-6282 Policies to allow student to self-administer certain medications.
72-6283 Epinephrine kits; requirements.
72-6285 Tobacco products, use in school buildings prohibited; school building defined.