Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1136: Dental Screenings for K-12 Students
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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 the parental consent requirement does not apply to dental screenings; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
A bill to be entitled 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 the parental consent requirement does not apply to dental screenings; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Present paragraphs (a) through (f) of subsection (2) of section 381.0056, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) through (g), respectively, a new paragraph (a) is added to that subsection, and paragraph (g) of subsection (5) and paragraph (e) of subsection (6) of that section are amended, to read: 381.0056 School health services program.-- (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Dental screening" means a limited, noninvasive visual inspection of the mouth and oral cavity for the purpose of identifying obvious signs of dental disease or abnormality. The term does not include the diagnosis or treatment of a dental disease or abnormality or the use of instruments that penetrate tissue, and may not be construed as a comprehensive dental examination. A …
Sponsors
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Health Policy
- : CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
- : Now in Health Policy
- : Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- : CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/20/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Policy; Rules
- : Filed
Votes
- Senate: S 1136 Filed (January 20, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Education Pre-K - 12, Rules, Health Policy
Common questions
- What is S1136?
- S1136 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Dental Screenings for K-12 Students.
- What does S1136 do?
- In its own words: 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 the parental consent requirement does not apply to dental screenings; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1136?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health Policy (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1136?
- Calatayud, Alexis (R, SD-038).
- Where is the official record for S1136?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1136
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