Section 6451 - Hearing and sight screening1.Student right to screening for sight and hearing defects. Each student must be screened periodically to determine whether the student has sight or hearing defects. [2017, c. 381, §8(AMD).]
2.Commissioner's duties. The commissioner shall:A. After consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and in collaboration with the school nurse consultant as described in section 6401-A, adopt rules and provide school administrative units with a copy of these rules and guidance to carry out this subsection; and [2017, c. 381, §8(AMD).]B. [2017, c. 381, §8(RP).]C. Furnish guidance, training and sample report and referral forms that may be helpful for carrying out the purpose of this section. [2017, c. 381, §8(AMD).] [2017, c. 381, §8(AMD).]
3.Exempt students. A student whose parent objects in writing to screening may not be screened unless a sight or hearing defect is reasonably apparent. [2017, c. 381, §8(AMD).]
Amended by 2018, c. 381,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2018.1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) . 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV) .