Ryle addresses Int 259 dental care materials
Ryle says DOE supports collaboration with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on oral health education. She says DOE looks forward to working with the Council on distributing dental care and fluoride information to families.
to fully engage in a democratic society.
Finally, I will turn to the proposed legislation, Entry 259, which would require New York City public schools to collaborate with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop materials relating to the importance of dental care
and fluoride and distribute those materials.
We support the...
collaboration, allowing all students and families to receive oral health education, ensuring consistent and efficient use of the public health expertise.
We look forward to working with the Council on how we identify the best methods for distributing important information to families to best support their health.
Thank you to the Council for the opportunity to speak today.
We look forward to your questions.