Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateColoradoEnacted
HB 1193: Vision Tests for Pre-Kindergarten Students
Mandy Lindsay
HB 1193 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
The act requires that school districts test the vision of students in pre-kindergarten, in addition to testing the vision of students in kindergarten and the first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades. The act updates terminology by replacing the word 'sight' with the word 'vision'.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Consistent statewide screening standards
- Earlier detection of childhood vision issues
- Potential long-term educational cost savings
Risks
- New administrative mandate on districts
- Increased personnel time for screenings
- Potential equipment procurement costs
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Improves early learning readiness
- Equitable access to health screenings
- Support for academic success
Risks
- Potential for student testing anxiety
- Disruption to pre-K instructional time
- Logistical burden on families
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Early diagnosis of visual impairment
- Systematic health monitoring for children
- Facilitates timely clinical intervention
Risks
- Risk of false positives causing stress
- Potential over-medicalization of screenings
- Resource strain on school nursing staff
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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