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AR SR16

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates February as National Children's Dental Health Month in Arkansas to raise public awareness about the importance of good oral health for children

  • Cites that dental-related illnesses cause school-aged children in the United States to miss 34 million school hours annually, starting as early as first grade

  • Recognizes that lost school hours due to dental problems exacerbate socioeconomic disparities

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to leaders of Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas and the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, Inc. upon adoption

Legislative Description

To Designate The Month Of February As National Children's Dental Health Month.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

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