Sec. 222. Dental clinics in schools
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Part Q of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall award grants to qualified entities for the purpose of funding the building, operation, or expansion of dental clinics in schools. To receive a grant under this section, a qualified entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. An entity receiving a grant under this section shall— provide comprehensive oral health services at a dental clinic based at a school, including oral health education, oral screening, fluoride application, prophylaxis, sealants, and basic restorative services; develop a coordinated system of care by referring patients to an available qualified oral health provider in the community for any required oral health services not provided in the dental clinic in the school, including restorative services, to ensure that all the oral health needs of students are met; and maintain clinic hours that extend beyond school hours.
For purposes of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2014 through 2017. .
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