Ohio § 3701.136

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3701.136, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3701.136.

(A) The director of health may establish a school-based fluoride mouth rinse program.  If the director establishes the program, divisions (B) to (E) of this section are

applicable. (B) The director shall conduct a program to educate employees of the department of health

and dental hygienists licensed under Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code on how to train

employees of, and volunteers for, public and nonpublic schools regarding the proper

means of administering fluoride mouth rinse to students. (C) Schools that participate in the school-based fluoride mouth rinse program shall require

that their employees and volunteers who intend to administer fluoride mouth rinse

to students receive training, by either of the following, on the proper means of administering

fluoride mouth rinse to students: (1) An employee of the department of health or a dental hygienist who has been trained

through the program the director conducts pursuant to division (B) of this section; (2) A school employee or volunteer who has been trained by an individual described in

division (C)(1) of this section. (D)(1) The director shall prescribe a form that the parent, guardian, or other person having

care or charge of a student enrolled in a public or nonpublic school that participates

in the school-based fluoride mouth rinse program may use to consent to the administration

of fluoride mouth rinse to the student for the duration of the student's enrollment

in that school.  School employees or volunteers shall not administer fluoride mouth rinse to a student

unless the consent form from the student's parent, guardian, or other person has been

received. (2) The consent form shall include all of the following: (a) A space designated for the student's name and address; (b) A space designated for the name of the student's school; (c) A space designated for the student's grade level and class; (d) A space designated for the signature of the parent, guardian, or other person who

authorizes the administration of fluoride mouth rinse to the student; (e) Information on the name, dosage, and intervals at which the fluoride mouth rinse

is scheduled to be administered during each school year; (f) The dates the administration of fluoride mouth rinse is to begin and cease, which

may, respectively, be the first and last days of a school year; (g) Any other information or spaces the director considers necessary for the proper administration

of the program. (E) The director may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer the school-based

fluoride mouth rinse program.  The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3701.136

What does Ohio Revised Code § 3701.136 cover?

Section 3701.136 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 3701.136?

A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3701.136" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Ohio law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

How does Ohio § 3701.136 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.