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Today was the first day state politicians could file bills for the upcoming legislative session.
The leader of the Missouri House says he will sponsor a bill that could make a child's vision clearer.
Jade Mingus has more from the state capitol.
State politicians can now file their bills for the upcoming legislative session that begins in January.
The Speaker of the House, Republican Rod Jetton says he will again sponsor a bill that requires all children in kindergarten, first grade, and Head Start programs to receive a vision examination.
"Primarily, the one I know I'm going to work with is the children's vision, trying to make sure all of our kids have a head start of getting good eye sight."
Jetton says he won't file his bill until the beginning of session when he can get others to co-sign it.
Jetton says he will also sponsor a bill that would help the elderly combat high heating costs.
From the state capitol, I'm Jade Mingus.
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Missouri House leadership will back a bill next session that will help children in public schools see better.
Jade Mingus has more from the state capitol.
State politicians can now file bills for the upcoming legislative session.
Republican House speaker, Rod Jetton says he'll back a bill that will make it a requirement for all children in kindergarten, first grade, and Head Start programs to have a vision examination.
"I have a couple I'm looking at particularly my children's vision bill is one I feel very strongly about. My son had a lazy eye a few years ago and we tried to do that last year. I'm going to try to run with that one if I can this year."
Jetton says he will also sponsor a bill that would help out the elderly with high heating costs.
From the state capitol, I'm Jade Mingus.