Lead testing.
Summary
Allows a local health officer to order an environmental inspection of a building in which a child who has an elevated blood lead level has resided for at least six months. Requires a local health department to: (1) identify grants and resources to assist property owners and occupants with lead abatement; and (2) publish the information on the local health department's website. Requires that the guidance developed by the Indiana department of health for health care providers for blood lead level screening for children are consistent with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Amends the requirements for certain health care providers concerning childhood blood lead screening. Removes the expiration date of these provisions. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, requires a qualified school to require a child or student who meets specified criteria to receive a blood lead screening test. Provides that a child or student who meets specified criteria may not be initially enrolled in a qualified school unless: (1) the child or student has received a blood lead screening test and documentation of the test is provided to the qualified school; or (2) if the child's parent, student's parent, or student, if the student is an emancipated minor, declines the test, a written explanation for declining the test is provided to the qualified school. Defines "qualified school" for purposes of these provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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P
PB
Patricia Boy
DDemocratic
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