When a dental screening is performed by an authorized practitioner in a school setting in one of the targeted counties of need, the practitioner shall issue an Acknowledgment of Dental Screening for the child. The school nurse or other school employee designated by the school district superintendent shall notify and advise the child's parent or guardian to seek further professional attention for the child if indicated by the screening. Upon receipt of written permission from the parent or guardian, the school also shall notify the community oral health coordinator who will serve as a facilitator if further attention is needed upon completion of the screening. The community oral health coordinator also shall maintain all records and data determined necessary by the department.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 235, Section 1, eff July 1, 2010.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 8 - Community Oral Health Coordinator
Section 44-8-30. Acknowledgement of Dental Screening; time limits for presentation to school.
Section 44-8-50. Parental exemption form; acceptance in place of Acknowledgment of Dental Screening.
Section 44-8-60. Implementation of chapter contingent on appropriation of adequate funds.