Funds new programs to help states and tribes find and treat kids' vision problems early.
This bill would set aside money to help states, territories, and Tribal organizations create programs for children's vision and eye health. These programs would focus on finding vision problems early and making sure kids get the eye care they need. It aims to improve access to care and reduce vision disparities for children.
Currently, the Public Health Service Act does not include specific provisions for statewide early vision detection and intervention programs and systems related to children's vision and eye health. There are no dedicated federal grants or technical assistance authorized for these purposes. If enacted, this bill would establish new grant programs, setting aside $10 million each year from the government's budget year 2026 through 2030. This money would go to states, territories, and Tribal organizations to develop and carry out statewide early vision detection and intervention programs. It would also provide technical assistance to support these efforts.
HR 2527 · 119th Congress · March 31, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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