Vision, audiometric and postural screenings: When required; notification of parents re defects; record of results

(a) Each local or regional board of education shall provide annually to each pupil in kindergarten and grades one and three to five, inclusive, a vision screening. Such vision screening may be performed using a Snellen chart or an equivalent screening device, or an automated vision screening device. The superintendent of schools shall give written notice to the parent or guardian of each pupil (1) who is found to have any defect of vision or disease of the eyes, with a brief statement describing such defect or disease and a recommendation for the pupil to be examined by an optometrist licensed under chapter 380 or an ophthalmologist licensed under chapter 370, and (2) who did not receive such vision screening, with a brief statement explaining why such pupil did not receive such vision screening. (b) Each local or regional board of education shall provide annually audiometric screening for hearing to each pupil in kindergarten and grades one and three to five, inclusive. The superintendent of schools shall give written notice to the parent or guardian of each pupil (1) found to have any impairment or defect of hearing, with a brief statement describing such impairment or defect, and (2) who did not receive an audiometric screening for hearing, with a brief statement explaining why such pupil did not receive an audiometric screening for hearing. (c) Each local or regional board of education shall provide postural screenings for (1) each female pupil in grades five and seven, and (2) each male pupil in grade eight or nine. The superintendent of schools shall give written notice to the parent or guardian of each pupil (A) who evidences any postural problem, with a brief statement describing such evidence, and (B) who did not receive a postural screening, with a brief statement explaining why such pupil did not receive such postural screening. (d) Test results or treatment provided as a result of the screenings pursuant to this section shall be recorded on forms pursuant to subsection (a) of section 10-206. (e) The State Board of Education, with the technical advice and assistance of the Department of Public Health, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 for screenings pursuant to this section.