New Miami Local Schools is one of more than 180 school districts enrolled in OhioSEE, which is bringing comprehensive vision services directly to schools in 15 high-need counties.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the\u00a0Ohio Student Eye Exam\u00a0Program\u00a0and thankful for the leadership of\u00a0Governor DeWine,” said New Miami Local Schools Superintendent Rhonda Parker. “By helping ensure students receive the vision care they need, this initiative removes a significant non-academic barrier and allows children to better focus, learn, and succeed in the classroom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cOur goal through OhioSEE has been to reduce barriers to eye care for Ohio kindergarten to 3rd grade students. We\u2019re excited to continue to hear the impacts OhioSEE has had on communities, these students, and their families,\u201d said Dr. Bruce. Vanderhoff, MD, MBA. \u201cThough we\u2019ve seen a substantial increase in the number of eligible school districts enrolling in OhioSEE, we hope more districts will see the value in the program for their students and make the decision to join it.\u201d<\/p>\n
ODH identified Ohio counties where 80% of children who are identified through a vision screening as needing additional vision care do not receive it. OhioSEE addresses barriers families may face by bringing comprehensive vision services directly to the school. School districts in the pilot program area can select one of two service models that work best for their district:<\/p>\n
\tA fully equipped mobile vision van that travels to schools on a set schedule, offering convenient on-site vision exams. It also returns to dispense eyeglasses directly to students.
\n\tA \u201croll-on, roll-off\u201d model involves a team setting up an exam space within school areas, such as classrooms or libraries, providing eye exams and dispensing glasses on-site.<\/p>\n
As part of Governor DeWine’s 2026 State of the State address<\/a>, he urged all superintendents and school leaders in the 15 counties to enroll in OhioSEE.<\/p>\n