HB 1193: Vision Tests for Pre-Kindergarten Students - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MODERATE

This bill expands mandatory vision and hearing testing requirements in Colorado schools to include pre-kindergarten students, whereas previous law only covered kindergarten and specific elementary grades. The text also updates terminology to consistently use 'vision' instead of 'sight' and clarifies that parents must be informed when a deficiency is found. These changes ensure younger children are included in the state's health screening program to identify potential developmental issues earlier.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include pre-kindergarten students in addition to the existing kindergarten and upper elementary grades.

ELIGIBILITY

Mandatory vision and hearing testing is now required for pre-kindergarten students, extending the requirement beyond kindergarten.

REQUIREMENT

The term 'sight' was replaced with 'vision' to ensure consistent terminology throughout the statute.

The requirement to inform parents or guardians when a deficiency is found was explicitly strengthened with the word 'MUST'.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original bill summary and reading dates, replacing them with final act formatting and signatures.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · Apr 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Revised' status to 'Rerevised' to reflect all amendments adopted during the second reading in the Senate. Additionally, a new header was added indicating the bill is now at the '3rd Reading Unamended' stage in the Senate, dated April 30, 2026. These changes are procedural updates tracking the bill's legislative progress rather than substantive policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'REVISED' to 'REREVISED' to indicate that all Senate amendments have been incorporated into the text.

A new header was inserted stating the bill is at the '3rd Reading Unamended' stage in the Senate with a specific date of April 30, 2026.

New names of Senate sponsors (Benavidez, Bridges, Coleman, Cutter, Exum, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Lindstedt, Marchman, Mullica) were added to the sponsorship list.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Reengrossed' version to a 'Revised' version, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The document now includes a specific Senate reading date (April 29, 2026) and clarifies that the bill summary provided applies to the version introduced in the House, not subsequent amendments. The core policy regarding vision tests for pre-kindergarten students remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The header was changed from 'REENGROSSED' to 'REVISED' to indicate the bill has moved to the second house for further consideration.

The bill summary disclaimer was updated to clarify that the summary reflects the bill as introduced in the House and does not include amendments adopted later.

TIMELINE

A new date stamp of April 29, 2026, was added to the Senate section, marking the bill's status on second reading in the Senate.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Mar 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to include additional co-sponsors and updated the legislative summary to reflect amendments adopted during the House of Introduction. The substantive policy text regarding school vision testing requirements remains unchanged in this excerpt.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding student vision testing requirements has not changed; only the list of sponsors and administrative metadata were updated.

SCOPE

Added multiple new co-sponsors to the House sponsorship list, including Bacon, Boesenecker, Brown, Camacho, Clifford, Duran, Froelich, Goldstein, Joseph, Lieder, Marshall, McCluskie, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Phillips, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Smith, Stewart K., Story, Valdez, Velasco, Woodrow, and Zokaie.

TECHNICAL

Updated the legislative status header from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and modified the summary disclaimer to indicate that the version includes all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Added a date stamp (March 27, 2026) and a '3rd Reading Unamended' label to the legislative summary section.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to an engrossed version, meaning it has been passed by both the House and Senate with amendments. The primary substantive changes involve adding a new Senate sponsor, Lindsay Wallace, and updating the bill's title to reflect that it includes all amendments adopted on second reading. No substantive policy changes regarding school testing requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

Added a new Senate sponsor, Lindsay Wallace, to the bill's sponsorship list.

Updated the bill status header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENGROSSED' to indicate it has passed both legislative chambers.

Added a note stating this version includes all amendments adopted on second reading in the House of Introduction.

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