Bill Summary for S 417 (2011-2012)

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Mar 24 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 417 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 24, 2011
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PREVENT BLINDNESS NORTH CAROLINA.
Intro. by Purcell.

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Appropriates $150,000 for 2011-12 and $150,000 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, to continue vision screening for children in early childhood and Pre-K programs. Provides that Prevent Blindness North Carolina will provide DHHS with a report on statewide vision screening efforts, average costs, matching funds, equipment donations, and in kind contributions. Effective July 1, 2011.