Require Schools to Share Dental Health Information with Families
In committee as of Jul 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This law would require NYC public schools to hand out information about dental care and fluoride to every student and their parents. The Department of Education would work with the Department of Health to create these materials. The goal is to help families across the five boroughs understand how to protect their children's teeth and overall health.
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Details
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Education
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Official Description
This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to collaborate with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to develop materials relating to the importance of dental care and fluoride. DOE would be required to distribute these materials to every student and every parent of each student.