Section 594 - Test of Visual Acuity(a) The test of visual acuity administered pursuant to Education Code sections 49452 and 49455 shall mean a test for visual acuity at both the far point and near point. This shall be conducted by means of an optotype test or any other scientifically validated photoscreening test that measures visual acuity.(b) Definition of failure for the far point visual acuity test shall be defined as follows: (1) For pupils four years of age: Visual acuity of 20/50 or worse. The designation 20/50 or worse indicates the inability to identify accurately the majority of letters or symbols on the 20-foot line of the test chart at a distance of 10 feet.(2) For pupils five years of age or older: Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse. The designation 20/40 or worse indicates the inability to identify the majority of letters or symbols on 20-foot line of the chart at a distance of 10 feet.(3) For all pupils: A difference of visual acuity between the two eyes of two lines or more on the optotype chart.(c) Test failure for the near point visual acuity test shall be defined as follows:(1) For all pupils: Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse. The designation 20/40 or worse indicates the inability to identify accurately the majority of letters or symbols on the test chart at a distance of 16 inches with both eyes open.(d) For pupils who, because of age or special needs are not able to be tested with an optotype test, other types of vision testing, such as a functional vision screening or instrument-based screening, may be utilized, using procedures and criteria of failure as described by the manufacturer.(e) If a pupil fails a vision test that is conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 591 or subdivision (a) of section 597, a reevaluation shall be conducted prior to a report being made to the pupil's parent or guardian. This reevaluation shall be conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 591.(f) If a pupil fails a vision test conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 591, a report shall be made to the pupil's parent or guardian as required by Education Code section 49456.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 594
1. New section filed 1-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 3).
2. Amendment filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).
3. Amendment of Section and repealer of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).
4. Amendment of section heading and section and new NOTE filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).
5. Amendment filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52). Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 3308.5, 49452, 49455 and 49456, Education Code.
1. New section filed 1-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 3).
2. Amendment filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).
3. Amendment of Section and repealer of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).
4. Amendment of section heading and section and newNote filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(Register 2004, No. 33).
5. Amendment filed 12-26-2019; operative 4/1/2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).