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HB 2967

Relating to vision screenings for public and private school students, including vision screening information reporting for public school students, and to the creation of a vision care grant program for certain students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Harold Dutton and 1 co-sponsor

Texas bill mandates school vision screenings, requires public school reporting, and creates grant program to help low-income students access corrective eyewear and eye care.

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Bill Summary · HB 2967

Legislative bill overview

HB 2967 requires vision screenings for public and private school students in Texas and establishes a reporting system for screening results in public schools. The bill also creates a grant program to help certain students access vision care services they might otherwise be unable to afford.

Why is this important

Untreated vision problems significantly impact student academic performance, with research showing that 25% of school-age children have vision issues. Early detection through school screenings can identify problems before they affect learning, while the grant program addresses the financial barriers low-income families face in obtaining corrective lenses or eye exams.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: School districts may face budget pressures covering screening programs and administrative reporting requirements without corresponding state funding allocations
  • Grant program funding and eligibility: Unclear criteria for which students qualify for vision care grants and whether funding levels will be sufficient to meaningfully reduce barriers to care
  • Privacy and data reporting: Concerns about collecting and reporting student vision screening data, including appropriate safeguards and parental notification procedures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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