Primary and Secondary Students - Vision and Hearing Studies and Evaluations

HB 1242 requires Maryland's State Department of Education and Department of Health to form a workgroup studying vision support for K-12 students. The workgroup will analyze how many students fail vision screenings, whether they receive follow-up care (like glasses), and barriers like insurance access. It will also evaluate current programs across school districts, identify successful models from other states, and recommend improvements for tracking vision needs and connecting students to services. The bill does not create new programs but mandates a study to inform future policy, directly affecting all primary and secondary students in Maryland.