(a) A vision and hearing screening examination shall be given to each child attending school in the state. The examination shall be made when the child enters school or as soon thereafter as is practicable, and at regular intervals specified by regulation by the governing body of the district.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 14.30.127

  • department: means the Department of Education and Early Development. See Alaska Statutes 14.60.010
  • governing body: means the school board of a borough or city school district or a regional educational attendance area. See Alaska Statutes 14.60.010
  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) The Department of Health shall

(1) set standards for the performance of vision and hearing screening;
(2) train and certify public health nurses and school district employees to conduct hearing and vision screening tests;
(3) assist with referral and follow-up of children needing professional examination or treatment; and
(4) assist with maintenance and repair of screening equipment.
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