What are the mandated grades/ages for vision and hearing screening?
Vision and hearing screening are required annually beginning at age 3 in all licensed daycare/preschool programs. Once a child begins school, vision screening is required at grades K, 2 and 8. Hearing screening is required at grades K, 1, 2, and 3. Screening for both vision and hearing must be completed annually on ALL children in special education, children new to the district, and teacher referrals. Screening performed by the doctor’s office as part of the school physical does not fulfill the mandate.
