Admission to school requires submission of evidence of a physical examination and a visual evaluation within six months prior to entrance into the beginner grade (Kindergarten or, if Kindergarten is not attended, the first grade) and in the case of a transfer from out of state, to any grade. Physical examinations and vision evaluations provided at the preschool level do not meet this requirement. Evidence of a physical examination is also required within six months prior to entrance in the seventh grade.
The physical examination is to be performed by a physician, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. The visual evaluation is to be performed by a physician, a physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse or an optometrist. The visual evaluation is to consist of testing for amblyopia, strabismus and internal and external eye health, with testing sufficient to determine visual acuity.
The cost of the physical examination and vision evaluation shall be borne by the parent or guardian.
The parent or guardian shall be notified in writing of the foregoing requirements and of the right to submit statements to object to the requirements. The parent or guardian shall also be provided a telephone number or other contact information to assist the parent or guardian in receiving information regarding free or reduced-cost visual evaluations for low-income families who qualify.
A student who fails to meet the foregoing requirements shall not be permitted to enroll or to enter school, or if provisionally enrolled or enrolled without compliance, shall not be permitted to continue in school until evidence of compliance or an exemption from compliance is given.