2007 House Bill 4165

Require pre-Kindergarten dental check

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To prohibit a child from starting kindergarten unless the parent provides proof that the child has had a dental exam since age three, and require a dentist giving the exam to provide proof in the form of a certificate.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy