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Int 0259-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Requiring the department of education to distribute information about the importance of dental care.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Education; last step: education postponed a decision on Oct 20, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to collaborate with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to develop materials relating to the importance of dental care and fluoride. DOE would be required to distribute these materials to every student and every parent of each student.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Public hearing: Education
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Public hearing: Higher Education
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Higher Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  5. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Higher Education postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Higher Education: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  6. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Education postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Education: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.