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SB 2797

MEDICAID-SCHOOL DENTAL PGRAM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Fine and 3 co-sponsors

SB 2797 establishes a Medicaid-funded dental program providing preventive and treatment services to school-age children in Illinois schools.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2797

Legislative bill overview

SB 2797 establishes a Medicaid-funded dental program to provide preventive and treatment services to school-age children in Illinois. The bill aims to integrate dental care into school settings, making services more accessible to students who might otherwise lack dental coverage or access.

Why is this important

Dental health significantly impacts children's academic performance, nutrition, and overall wellbeing, yet many low-income students lack regular dental care. By embedding Medicaid-covered services in schools, the bill could reduce barriers to care and improve early detection of dental problems before they become costly systemic health issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and funding source: Whether existing Medicaid budgets can absorb program expansion or if new appropriations are needed, affecting overall state healthcare spending
  • School resource demands: Questions about whether schools have adequate space, staffing, and infrastructure to accommodate dental services without disrupting educational operations
  • Scope and eligibility details: Unclear whether the program covers only Medicaid-enrolled students, all students, or a broader population, and what services are included beyond preventive care
  • Provider coordination: How dental providers will be recruited, reimbursed, and supervised to ensure quality and prevent conflicts with existing community dental practices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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