Dental screenings for K-12 students require parental consent after notification.

This bill amends Florida law to allow dental screenings for K-12 students only after parents are notified and given the chance to decline consent. A "dental screening" is defined as a non-invasive visual inspection of the oral cavity to identify obvious signs of dental disease or abnormality, not a comprehensive dental examination. The bill also mandates that school districts notify parents about health care services offered and the option to withhold consent. The provisions take effect July 1, 2026.

Dental screenings for K-12 students require parental consent after notification.

This bill amends Florida law to allow dental screenings for K-12 students only after parents are notified and given the chance to decline consent. A "dental screening" is defined as a non-invasive visual inspection of the oral cavity to identify obvious signs of dental disease or abnormality, not a comprehensive dental examination. The bill also mandates that school districts notify parents about health care services offered and the option to withhold consent. The provisions take effect July 1, 2026.