ColoradoColorado schools test children's vision in pre-K and selected grades
The signed law directs Colorado schools to test children’s vision in pre-kindergarten and selected grades, with hearing tests in kindergarten and those grades; it takes effect August 12 unless a referendum petition is filed.
What it does
Schools test vision in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and certain later grades. They test hearing in kindergarten and those later grades, record each child’s results, and tell families when a test finds a problem.
Argument forVision tests for pre-kindergarten children could help families learn about possible problems and seek follow-up care.
Argument againstChildren whose parents object on religious or personal grounds could miss a school vision or hearing test.
More detail
Schools give vision and hearing tests and record each child’s results. Vision tests cover children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one, two, three, five, seven, and nine, plus children in comparable age groups referred for testing. Hearing tests cover children in kindergarten and those listed grades, plus referred children in comparable age groups. A teacher, principal, or other person authorized by the school district gives the tests. Parents or guardians must be told when a test finds a problem. These requirements do not apply when a parent or guardian objects on religious or personal grounds. Tests are given during the school year. The act takes effect August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed; if filed, it takes effect only if voters approve it, on the date the governor officially declares the vote.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 3Governor Jared Polis SignedBecame Law
- Jun 2Signed by the Speaker of the HouseMajor
- Jun 2Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- Jun 2Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 30Senate Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed Senate
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 29Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Apr 27Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1193 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31Introduced In Senate - Assigned to EducationMinor
- Mar 27House Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed House
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 26House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Vote recorded AMD (H.001). Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 6House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- Mar 4House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1193 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10Introduced In House - Assigned to EducationIntroduced
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