Outline of the state of Oregon
State
Oregon
Addressed

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Vision

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in ES—Vision

State law addresses vision screening.

Oregon Administrative Rules 581-021-0031 Vision Screening

(2) Each education provider must:

  • (a) Require a student who is age seven or younger and entering an educational program for the first time to submit certification within 120 days of the student beginning school, that the student received:
  • (A) A vision screening or an eye examination; and
  • (B) Any further eye examinations or necessary treatments or assistance of the powers or range of vision of the eye.
Policy Type
Regulation

Oregon Revised Statutes 336.211 Vision screenings and eye examinations; reimbursements; rules

(2)(a) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, each education provider shall require a student who is seven years of age or younger and who is beginning an educational program with the education provider for the first time to submit certification that the student received:

  • (A) A vision screening or an eye examination; and
  • (B) Any further examinations or necessary treatments of the eye or assistance of the powers or range of vision of the eye.
Policy Type
Statute

Oregon School Health Services

This document outlines the responsibilities of school nurses and SBHCs

Policy Type
Non-codified

Oregon School Nurse Manual

This document outlines the responsibilities of school nurses in the state of Oregon, as well as the larger health advocacy models the state follows. State law requires that schools are involved in dental and health screenings. Most of the funding for this goes to children 0-3

Policy Type
Non-codified

Vison Screening

This page reviews the vision screening reimbursement program available in Oregon

Policy Type
Non-codified