HB2004eng 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB2004 Engrossed LRB094 02832 NHT 32833 b

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section 34-18.32 as follows:

(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 health 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 health care, to be known as the Healthy Kids - Healthy Minds Expanded Vision Program. Through this program, 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, dental care, hearing examinations and hearing aids, and counseling services. Eligibility for services must be determined by prioritization of students based on both physical and financial need.