CS/SB 1136: Dental Screenings for K-12 Students
GENERAL BILL by Education Pre-K - 12 ; Calatayud
Dental Screenings for K-12 Students; 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; clarifying district school board parent notification requirements for dental screenings; providing that the parental consent requirement does not apply to dental screenings, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/22/2026 Senate - CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/22/2026 Senate - CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
- Health Policy (HP)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Policy; Rules |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/20/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Now in Health Policy • CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time |