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MI HB4445
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Phil Skaggs
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AI Summary
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Delays implementation of the dental oral assessment program from the 2021-2022 school year to the 2023-2024 school year
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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
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Mandates that follow-up treatment identified in assessments is "required" rather than "encouraged"
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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
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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