Hearing & Vision Screenings
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Per NYS Educational Law, Article 19, State mandated hearing and vision screenings are required each school year for certain grades. If there are any concerns found during the screening, parents are notified and a follow-up with a physician is recommended. At any time during the school year, if a vision or hearing problem is suspected, a screening may be requested by a parent or teacher. All students are screened for color vision once, upon entry to school.
Vision screenings: Near and far vision. Must pass at 20/30 or better.
Hearing screening: frequencies 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 hz. .