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MI HB4445

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Phil Skaggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Delays implementation of the dental oral assessment program from the 2021-2022 school year to the 2023-2024 school year

  • Changes language to make dental oral assessments a requirement for parents/guardians rather than optional, with parents having failed to meet requirements directed to use the state-contracted program

  • Mandates that follow-up treatment identified in assessments is "required" rather than "encouraged"

  • Requires parents/guardians to present an exemption statement, assessment certificate, or written commitment to obtain assessment by the first day of school, but prohibits excluding children from attendance for failure to present documentation

  • Removes the January 1, 2024 sunset provision that would have terminated the program

Legislative Description

Health: screening; dental oral assessment program for certain children; require department of health and human services to establish. Amends sec. 9316 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9316).

Health: screening

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/20/2023

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Health Policy4/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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