S.1575

Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1575 establishes a three-year pilot program to improve oral health for pregnant and postpartum low-income mothers.

New Jersey S1575 establishes the MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program within the Department of Health. The program aims to enhance oral health education and access to dental care for pregnant and postpartum low-income mothers. The bill appropriates $4,150,000 for this initiative. The program involves maternal and child health consortia and community oral health centers, which will provide oral health education and dental services. The Department of Health will oversee the program, collect data, and evaluate the project's effectiveness.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee