Certified Vision & Hearing Screening Services Available for Pre-Schools, Grade Schools and Licensed Child Care Facilities
Screenings are mandated at specific age and grade levels by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education. Here is a quick reference guide:
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Performed annually (yearly)
Age 3 years or older
Enrolled in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Enrolled in kindergarten, second or, eighth grade
In special education class(es)
Upon referral by a teacher
Transfer students new to the district
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Performed annually (yearly)
Age 3 years or older
Enrolled in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Enrolled in kindergarten, first, second or, third grade
In special education class(es)
Upon referral by a teacher
Transfer students new to the district