The bill aims to address disparities in children's vision by establishing a Children's Vision and Eye Health Advisory Council within the Department of Public Health. This council will consist of the commissioner as chair and 14 additional members from various organizations, including education, health, and pediatric fields. The council's responsibilities include advising the department on children's vision health initiatives, establishing a universal vision surveillance registry, and reporting findings and recommendations annually to relevant legislative committees.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a computerized registry for children's vision screenings and eye care, which will record screening results and follow-up care while ensuring data privacy and security. Licensed healthcare providers will be required to report screening data to this registry. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality, allowing access to the registry only for specific individuals and agencies involved in direct care or educational outreach. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to streamline processes related to children's vision health, including the removal of certain parental request requirements and the inclusion of the vision registry in relevant educational contexts.