Requires kindergarten pupils to have a dental screening and mandates reporting on screening completion.

Massachusetts H2423 mandates that parents or guardians of kindergarten pupils present proof of a dental screening within the previous 12 months. Schools must notify parents or guardians of the requirement and provide a standardized form. The Department of Public Health will collect and report on data, including the number of pupils who completed screenings, those who could not due to financial burden or lack of access, and those with untreated decay. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to inform parents and guardians about affordable dental care programs.

Requires kindergarten pupils to have a dental screening and mandates reporting on screening completion.

Massachusetts H2423 mandates that parents or guardians of kindergarten pupils present proof of a dental screening within the previous 12 months. Schools must notify parents or guardians of the requirement and provide a standardized form. The Department of Public Health will collect and report on data, including the number of pupils who completed screenings, those who could not due to financial burden or lack of access, and those with untreated decay. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to inform parents and guardians about affordable dental care programs.