Maine § 22 §2128 Grant program to promote oral health assessments and care for children

Maine Statutes

§ 22 §2128 — Grant program to promote oral health assessments and care for children

Maine § 22 §2128

Title 22HEALTH AND WELFARE

Part 4HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE

Ch. 416-ADENTAL SERVICES

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, § 22 §2128 (2026).

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The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall administer a grant program to promote oral health assessments of children entering elementary school and facilitate the provision of care for those students identified as in need of dental services.

1.Eligibility for grants. A nonprofit organization may apply for a grant by submitting an application as requested by the commissioner to demonstrate that the applicant:

2.Children served. A recipient of a grant shall contract with a school administrative unit to provide oral health assessments to children entering kindergarten or as soon as practicable upon a child's initial enrollment in an elementary school. A recipient of a grant shall provide assessments and necessary dental services to children who are eligible

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The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall administer a grant program to promote oral health assessments of children entering elementary school and facilitate the provision of care for those students identified as in need of dental services.
1.
Eligibility for grants.
A nonprofit organization may apply for a grant by submitting an application as requested by the commissioner to demonstrate that the applicant:
2.
Children served.
A recipient of a grant shall contract with a school administrative unit to provide oral health assessments to children entering kindergarten or as soon as practicable upon a child's initial enrollment in an elementary school. A recipient of a grant shall provide assessments and necessary dental services to children who are eligible for MaineCare or members of MaineCare and to children who do not have insurance for dental care.
3.
Duties of commissioner.
The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall develop:
4.
Administration.
The commissioner may contract for administration of the grant program or components of the grant program.
5.
Fund established.
The Maine School Oral Health Fund is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund within the department. The commissioner may accept funds from any public or private source for the purposes of awarding grants and administering the grant program under this section.
6.
Rulemaking.
The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted in accordance with this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.