Student Health - Program for Student Dental Health - Established

HB 771 requires all public elementary and secondary students in Maryland to submit a certificate of dental health to their school starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The Maryland Department of Health must establish a program creating standardized dental exam requirements, a uniform certificate form, and resources for parents and students - including insurance guidance, dentist directories, and information on dental health’s connection to overall well-being. The program will be implemented to allow schools to collect these certificates beginning in 2027-2028. The law directly affects every student enrolled in Maryland’s public schools and mandates specific administrative steps for the health department.