All children in kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th Grade are required to have an oral health examination in Illinois. Each child must present proof of examination by a licensed dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

If a child in Grade 2 or Grade 6 fails to present proof by May 15, the school may hold the child's report card until one of the following occurs:

• The child presents a Proof of School Dental Examination form.
• The child presents a Dental Examination Waiver form.
• The child presents an exemption based on religious grounds.
• The child presents proof that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15.

The State of Illinois Dental Examination form is available on the District Health Services webpage and also in your school's Health Office. Please submit to school the completed form after your child receives his/her dental exam.