Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-18-1502. Comprehensive eye and vision exams

(a)(1) A child who does not pass the eye and vision screening tests, except for the color perception test, shall be required to have a comprehensive eye and vision examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist within sixty (60) days of receipt of the vision screening report identifying the need for the examination.

(2) The parent or guardian of the child shall be responsible for ensuring that the child receives the appropriate eye and vision examination.

(b)(1) If a child does not receive an appropriate examination, as evidenced by a certificate signed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist acknowledging the examination, then the public school or public charter school where the child is registered shall report the child to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(2) The local school district shall take such action as necessary to encourage that the child receive an appropriate examination.