Outline of the state of Maine
State
Maine
Addressed

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in HS—Vision

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in HS—Vision

State law addresses vision screening.

Code of Maine Rules 05-071-045 Rule for Vision and Hearing Screening in Maine Public Schools

D. Distance vision acuity

  • i. Shall be screened in preschool, kindergarten and grades, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

  • ii. The screening tools recommended for preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 unless students know their letters are:

    1. HOTV chart (illuminated preferred, critical line screening is permissible;
    1. LEA SYMBOLS(R) chart (illuminated preferred, critical line screening permissible);
    1. Computer-based screening programs
Policy Type
Regulation