Section 246-760-020 - Frequency for schools to screen children(1) A school shall conduct auditory and distance vision and near vision acuity screening of children: (a) In kindergarten and grades one, two, three, five, and seven; and(b) Showing symptoms of possible loss in auditory or visual acuity and who are referred to the district by parents, guardians, school staff, or student self-report.(2) If resources are available, a school may: (a) Expand vision screening to any other grade;(b) Conduct other optional vision screenings at any grade using evidence-based screening tools and techniques; or(c) Expand vision screening to other grades and conduct optional vision screenings as outlined in (a) and (b) of this subsection.(3) If resources permit, schools shall annually conduct auditory screening for children at other grade levels.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-760-020
Amended by WSR 17-03-009, Filed 1/4/2017, effective 7/1/2017Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.210.200. 02-20-079, § 246-760-020, filed 9/30/02, effective 10/31/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-760-020, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.31.030. 87-22-010 (Order 306), § 248-148-021, filed 10/26/87.