Section 7. Definitions

A. “Dental examination” means an assessment conducted by a licensed dental health care provider such as a dental hygienist, dental therapist or dentist that includes the review and documentation of the oral condition, and the recognition and documentation of deviations from healthy oral condition, with or without a diagnosis to determine the cause or nature of disease or its treatment. B. “Initial enrollment” or “initially enroll” means the first time a student registers at a New Mexico school district or charter school. C. “Student dental examination waiver” means a designated field within a school district or charter school's enrollment application, signed by the parent or guardian, and collected and stored by schools, indicating the parent or guardian acknowledges the risks associated with the student not receiving a dental examination and opts not to obtain a dental examination for the student. [6.12.13.7 NMAC – N, 4/20/2021] 6.12.13.8 DENTAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS FOR INITIAL ENROLLMENT: A. Beginning July 1, 2021, a student shall not initially enroll in a school district or charter school unless the parent or guardian has provided: (1) satisfactory evidence, as determined by the school district or charter school, of having received a dental examination within the past year; or (2) the student dental examination waiver signed by a parent or guardian. B. Students shall obtain the required dental examination at their own expense or the expense of any dental health coverage they may have.