Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 246. Health, Department of |
Chapter 246-760. Auditory and visual standards—School districts. |
Section 246-760-080. What are the visual acuity screening procedures?
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- (1) Schools shall:(a) Screen children with corrective lenses for distance viewing with their corrective lenses on;(b) Place the results of screening, any referrals, and referral results in each student's health and/or school record; and(c) Forward the results to the student's new school if the student transfers.(2) If school personnel observe a child with other signs or symptoms related to eye problems and if the signs or symptoms negatively influence the child in his or her studies, school personnel shall refer the child to the parents or guardians for professional care.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.210.200. WSR 02-20-079, § 246-760-080, filed 9/30/02, effective 10/31/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-760-080, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.31.030. WSR 87-22-010 (Order 306), § 248-148-123, filed 10/26/87.]
RCW 28A.210.200. WSR 02-20-079, § 246-760-080, filed 9/30/02, effective 10/31/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-760-080, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.31.030. WSR 87-22-010 (Order 306), § 248-148-123, filed 10/26/87.