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CA SR82
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sasha Renee Perez
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AI Summary
- Declares February 2026 as Children's Dental Health Month in California
- 7 in 10 California children have experienced tooth decay by third grade, with 1 in 5 having untreated decay
- Racial and socioeconomic disparities persist: 72% of Latinx children and 72.3% of socioeconomically disadvantaged children experience tooth decay
- California children collectively miss 874,000 school days annually due to dental problems, costing schools over $29 million
- Medi-Cal dental program providers have increased 34% (3,300 providers) since 2017, though only about 50% of enrolled children visited a dentist last year
Legislative Description
Relative to Children’s Dental Health Month.
Last Action
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 31. Noes 0.)
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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