Outline of the state of Kansas
State
Kansas
Addressed

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in MS—Dental

Category
Preventive Health Screenings in MS—Dental

State law addresses dental screening.

2017-2018 School Nurse Survey Summary

Kansas Statute(K.S.A. 72-6251) states that school districts are “required to provide for free dental inspection annually for all children, except those who hold a certificate from a legally qualified dentist showing that this examination has been made within three months.”

Policy Type
Non-codified

Kansas Statutes 72-6251. Annual free dental inspection; exceptions.

The boards of education of cities of the first and second class and school boards of school districts are hereby required to provide for free dental inspection annually for all children, except those who hold a certificate from a legally qualified dentist showing that this examination has been made within three months last past, attending such schools.

Policy Type
Statute