Is the Iowa Board of Medicine in Des Moines closed?

The Iowa Boards of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Medicine announced today, March 20, that its offices at 400 SW 8th Street in Des Moines, will be closed to the public until further notice. Board business will continue to be conducted even though public access to the building is restricted.

Is there a vision screening program in Iowa?

Iowa Child Vision Screening Program – The Iowa Department of Public Workgroup has listed approved visions screening methods available for schools.

Are there school exclusions for dental screening in Iowa?

There is no school exclusion with this mandated dental screening. To access the certificate of dental screening form, exemption form, dental screening flyer, and link to find your community’s regional I smile Coordinator go to: School Dental Screenings

Do you need vision card for kindergarten in Iowa?

Vision Student Card – Schools are required to give all enrolling preschool students’ parents or a legal guardian a student vision card to all registering kindergarten students pursuant to IAC 280.7A. To order Student Vision Cards, please go to: iowaoptometry.org

Iowa Child Vision Screening Program – The Iowa Department of Public Workgroup has listed approved visions screening methods available for schools.

When was the preschool program established in Iowa?

The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for four-year-old learners was established in May, 2007 (Iowa Code Chapter 256C).