The Illinois School Code 410 ILCS 205/3 requires that a child has an eye exam by an optometrist or physician (such as an ophthalmologist) who provides eye examinations prior to entering kindergarten or entering a public, private or parochial school for the first time and no later than their first year in public school. Vision and hearing screenings are completed at ETHS annually for all students in special education and for all students new to the district. Vision or hearing screenings may also be requested by a parent, student, teacher or staff member.