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H.R. 3602

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Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003
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Committee
Latest Action · December 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
November 21, 2003
Sponsor
Rep. Vito FossellaR
Cosponsors (36)
24D 12R
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Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States for: (1) comprehensive eye examinations for children needing such services, with priority for children under nine years old; (2) subsequent vision treatment or services; and (3) educational materials on recognizing signs of visual impairment in children. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the grant program with appropriate Federal and State child services programs. Requires an annual State program evaluation.

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