Sub. H. B. No. 675 Summary

• Authorizes county boards of commissioners and municipal corporations to establish and operate "Hope for a Smile Programs" to improve oral health of school-age children, particularly those who are indigent and uninsured

• Permits counties to allocate revenue from health or human services tax levies under section 5705.191, and permits municipalities to levy up to one mill on each dollar of taxable value or allocate revenue from existing health or human services levies to fund the program

• Authorizes programs to purchase and operate mobile dental units staffed by dentists, dental hygienists, and educational program faculty or staff, with priority given to schools serving high numbers of children in the targeted population

• Allows programs to seek reimbursement from Medicaid, private health insurance, and workforce development funding sources, with all funds credited to a dedicated "Hope for a Smile Program Fund"

• Requires annual reporting by July 1st to the governor and general assembly on program progress in improving oral health outcomes, reducing Medicaid costs, and promoting workforce development