Illinois State

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Summary of the Illinois State Guidelines

1. Required Screenings

Mandated Screenings:

  • Preschool children 3 years and older
  • Kindergarten
  • 2nd and 8th grades
  • Special education students
  • Teacher referrals and transfer students

Recommended Screenings:

  • Grades 4, 6, 10, and 12

Specific Tests by Age/Grade:

  • Preschool (3–4 years): Visual acuity using 20/40 targets
  • Preschool (5 years) and Kindergarten: Visual acuity using 20/30 targets
  • 2nd Grade: Stereoscopic test using the Massachusetts Battery (muscle balance, far-point acuity, farsightedness)
  • 8th Grade: Same tests as 2nd grade or BRL Test (Both Right and Left) using 20/30 symbols

2. Screening Referral Criteria (Criteria for Passing Vision Test)

  • Preschool (3–4 years): Pass at 20/40 acuity
  • Preschool (5 years) and Kindergarten: Pass at 20/30 acuity
  • Grades 2 and 8:
    • Muscle balance test (phoria)
    • Visual acuity at far point (20/30)
    • Farsightedness (hyperopia) test
  • General Pass/Fail: Based on achieving the target visual acuity appropriate for age and chart type.

3. Children Who Should Bypass Screening

  • Children under three years old: May use photoscreening devices instead.
  • Children unable to complete stereoscopic or distance acuity tests: Use automated screening tools such as Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener or Plusoptix.

4. Required Tools OR Important Changes to Tools Used/Discontinued

Approved Screening Tools for Preschoolers (3–4 years):

  • Good-Lite Insta-Line distance instrument (non-stereoscopic)
  • Stereoscopic instruments (Titmus or Optec) with Michigan Preschool Slides (20/40 targets)

Approved Tools for Preschoolers (5 years) and Kindergarten:

  • Good-Lite Insta-Line with 20/30 targets
  • Stereoscopic instruments (Titmus or Optec) with Michigan Preschool Slides (20/30 targets)

Tools for Grades 2 and 8:

  • Stereoscopic instruments with Massachusetts Battery tests
  • Alternative: BRL (Both Right and Left) Test for older students

Photoscreening:

  • Recommended for children under 3 years or those unable to complete other tests
  • Approved devices include:
    • Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener
    • Plusoptix S12C Vision Screener
    • Titmus 2WIN Vision Screener

Discontinued/Changed Tools:

  • Specific slide sets or instruments may have been replaced over time
  • Example: Insta-Line Quantum Screener has been replaced for certain age groups

Recommended Products

Distance Visual Acuity

Stereoacuity and Near Vision Acuity

Optional Equipment

Additional Vision Screenings

Cabinets and Accessories