K-4 VISION AND HEARING SCREENING

SB 344 allocates $2 million from the state general fund to New Mexico's Public Education Department for vision and hearing screenings for all kindergarten through fourth-grade public school students. The funding is designated for fiscal year 2026, requiring the department to use the funds for these screenings within that timeframe. Any unspent balance at the end of fiscal year 2026 must revert to the general fund. This bill directly affects K-4 students in New Mexico public schools by providing a dedicated funding source for these health screenings.