In response to a questionnaire from First 5 San Luis Obispo County, former Assembly member and state Senate candidate John Laird (D) said he supports legislation to ensure that "all children receive and have access to primary and preventive health services." He added that "untreated dental and other health concerns" are moral issues that impede school attendance and learning. Laird is scheduled to appear at a debate Monday night with other candidates for the vacant 15th Senate District seat.