Outline of the state of Colorado
State
Colorado
Addressed

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Hearing

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Hearing

State law addresses hearing screening.

Colorado Revised Statutes 22-1-116. School children - sight and hearing tests

The sight and hearing of all children in the kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades, or children in comparable age groups referred for testing, shall be tested during the school year by the teacher, principal, or other qualified person authorized by the school district.

Policy Type
Statute

School Health and Wellness State and Federal Legislation and Policy

"C.R.S. 22-1-116: School Children — Sight and Hearing Tests. Mandates vision and hearing screenings in grades K-3, 5, 7, and 9. Parents are notified when a deficiency is found."

Policy Type
Non-codified