Physical Exam and Oral Health Assessments
CHDP works with schools to meet the requirement of having a completed health assessment 18 months before or up to 90 days after enrolling in first grade. The CHDP program assists families to meet the requirement by linking families with CHDP providers to obtain health assessments. The certificate “Report of Health Examination for School Entry” is available through the local CHDP program, schools, and provider offices.
Frequently asked questions about First Grade Health Examination Requirements and Procedures for provider and school personnel can be found in the CHDP School Handbook.
To make sure your child is ready for school, California law, Education Code Section 49452.8, now requires that your child have an oral health assessment (dental check-up) by May 31 in either kindergarten or first grade, whichever is his or her first year in public school. Assessments that have happened within the 12 months before your child enters school also meet this requirement. The law specifies that the assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional.