Requires young children entering public schools or Head Start Programs for first time to have comprehensive eye examination completed.

New Jersey's A2261 requires children under age 6 entering public preschool, public school, or Head Start for the first time to have a complete eye exam by January 1 of their enrollment year. Schools must collect proof of the exam from parents and notify them if it's missing, while the state will maintain a list of free or low-cost exam resources for families. A new "Comprehensive Eye Examination Fund" in the Department of Education will cover exam costs for uninsured children or those without health coverage. This bill aims to ensure early vision screening for young students in educational settings.