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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Requires Department of Health to Assess Children's Oral Health Using Standardized Surveys
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeSponsors: Venezia, Michael and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The New Jersey Department of Health is required to collect biannual random data samples from every county using the to assess the oral health of pre-school and school-aged children, with mandatory parental consent.
Parents must provide written consent before any oral health data can be collected from their children for these state assessments.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
pre-school and school aged children
Children are the subjects of oral health assessments conducted by the Department of Health.
parents or guardians
Parents or guardians must provide informed, written consent before any data can be collected from a child.
Department of Health
The department is tasked with collecting data samples, conducting assessments, and submitting biennial reports.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is parental consent required before a child's oral health data is collected?
How often must the Department of Health collect these data samples?
Does the Basic Screening Survey involve a full clinical diagnosis?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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