Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Requirement
To make sure your child is ready for school, California Education Code Section 49452.8 requires that your child have a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) by May 31 of their first school year (Kindergarten or 1st grade). This requirement helps ensure children are ready for school, promotes establishing a dental home, prevents dental decay, and lowers student absenteeism.
The dental checkup should be completed by your child’s dental provider. If your child is unable to receive a dental checkup by May 31st of their first year of school, our school-based dental services program may be able to complete the screening.
For more information about the requirement, please visit the California Dental Association website.
Contact Information
Shelly Davis, MN BSN-RN PHN CCHP
Director, Public Health Division
Aaron Stutz, MD FAAEM CCHP
Public Health Officer
810 South Main St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2134
Fax: 530-841-4094
phinfo@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday