New Hampshire State
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Summary of the New Hampshire State Guidelines
1. Required Screenings
In the state of New Hampshire, there is no mandatory law requiring vision screening for children. However, annual vision screenings are recommended during key developmental years to support early detection of vision issues.
- Ages 3–6
- Ages 8, 10, 12, and 15 (equivalent to grades Pre-K to 1st, and then grades 3, 5, 7, and 10)
- Students transferring to a new school
- Students referred by special education teams or teachers
2. Screening Referral Criteria (Criteria for Passing Vision Test)
- Distance visual acuity and stereoacuity screenings are utilized.
- Referral: Any child who falls below the standard visual thresholds or presents concerns during screening should be referred for further evaluation.
- Specific numerical cut-offs are not outlined in New Hampshire’s summary documentation.
3. Children Who Should Bypass Screening
- Children under age 6 or those with special needs who are unable to complete chart-based screenings.
- Instrument-based screening may be used as an alternative method for these students.
4. Required Tools OR Important Changes to Tools Used/Discontinued
Distance Visual Acuity Tools:
- HOTV Letters
- LEA Symbols®
- Sloan Letters (for children aged 6 and above)
Stereoacuity Tools:
- Random Dot “E” Test
- Butterfly Test
Color Vision Deficiency Screening:
- Performed only once using pseudoisochromatic plates
Instrument-Based Screening Devices:
- Spot Vision Screener
- Plusoptix Vision Screener