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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to dental screenings for K-12 students; amending s. 381.0056, F.S.; defining the term "dental screening"; authorizing dental screenings provided under the school health services program to be conducted after written notice and an opportunity for a parent or guardian to opt out; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; clarifying district school board parent notification requirements for dental screenings; amending s. 1014.06, F.S.; providing that specified parental consent requirements do not apply to certain dental screenings; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the process for conducting dental screenings for K-12 students in Florida, defining a "dental screening" as a basic visual check for obvious signs of oral health issues, not a full examination or treatment, and importantly, it allows these screenings to be performed under the school health services program after parents are notified and given an opportunity to opt their child out, rather than requiring explicit written consent for each screening, while still ensuring that invasive procedures or treatments would require parental consent.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Student Academic Success Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091/Analyses/h1091a.SAS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091/Amendment/453553/PDF | |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091/Analyses/h1091.SAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1091/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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