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Illinois
PTA Resolution becomes Law
Springfield,
IL, October 17, 2007: Public Act 95-0671
comes to fruition,
with the result that a Resolution of the Illinois
PTA, to require an eye examination of every child in a public,
private or parochial school before entering kindergarten has become
law.
The Illinois PTA
resolution reads in part, ”That the Illinois PTA, through
its constituent organizations, support legislation to require a
comprehensive eye and vision examination, by an optometrist or
ophthalmologist, for all children entering kindergarten (or first
grade) as a necessary prerequisite to academic learning.”
After the adoption of the Resolution, the Illinois PTA
joined forces with the Vision First and
others to have SB 641
introduced by Senator Deanne Demuzio. Senate Bill 641 was filed
February 28, 2007 by Senator Deanna Demuzio.
The bill was passed by the Senate and Representative Jil Tracy
sponsored the bill in the House, where it was passed on May
31st .
The Illinois PTA urges all parents to have their children’s
eyes examined early so that any eye problems can be diagnosed and
treated, enabling the children to do their best in school.
ILLINOIS PTA ADOPTED CONTINUING POSITIONS
2003
ILLINOIS PTA ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
2004
ILLINOIS PTA ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
2005
ILLINOIS PTA ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
2006
ILLINOIS PTA ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS
2007 Illinois PTA Resolutions
Adopted
2008 Illinois PTA Adopted
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