PART IX. HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM
§321-101 Hearing and vision program. (a) There is established a hearing and vision program for children to be conducted by the department of health. The purpose of the program shall be to increase the early identification of hearing or vision loss in children by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement.
(b) The department shall set recommended standards for:
(c) Within available resources, the program shall include consultation with and education of students, parents, and health and education personnel about hearing and vision screening, treatment, and services. [L 1965, c 246, §5; Supp, §46-100; HRS §321-101; am L 1981, c 193, §2; am L 1992, c 312, §1; am L 2022, c 37, §2]