Health department would require blood lead testing in several settings

The health department would make blood lead testing available and require it before children attend covered public schools. The rule would cover children attending public schools serving any combination of pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students. A parent or guardian could opt the child out of the testing and required referrals. Children with elevated blood lead levels would be screened for possible special education services. Children with lead poisoning would receive required support services suited to lead poisoning. The provision would take effect when the act becomes law.

A qualifying juvenile detention facility would provide lead-related support services when it knows a detained juvenile has elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning. The provision would apply to juvenile detention facilities that receive federal funding and to juveniles in their custody. The facility would work with the health department and local education agencies. Services would be tailored to children with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning. The provision would take effect when the act becomes law.

The health department would make blood lead testing available and require it for pregnant women who receive WIC vouchers administered by the department. The provision would cover pregnant women receiving vouchers from the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. Women found to have elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning would receive specialized nutrition services, education about reducing lead in the body, and other required support services tailored to their condition. The provision would take effect when the act becomes law.