The bill proposes the establishment of the Children's Dental Services Program under section 3701.27 of the Revised Code, which mandates the Ohio Department of Health to create and manage the program by July 1, 2027. The program aims to provide dental care services, including screenings, treatment, and preventive care, to children residing in underserved areas, as determined by the department. Additionally, the program will focus on increasing access to dental care for children and reducing the incidence of dental caries. Mobile dental units may be deployed to schools and underserved areas to facilitate service delivery.

To support the implementation of this program, the bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027 specifically for Children's Dental Services. This funding is intended to ensure the effective administration of the program, with any unspent balance at the end of fiscal year 2027 being reappropriated for the same purpose in fiscal year 2028. The bill emphasizes the importance of adequate funding to achieve its goals of improving children's dental health in Ohio.