Dakota County grant funding provided to study lead exposure, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates funding from the state's general fund to support a study on lead exposure in Dakota County. The money will be given to Dakota County Public Health to investigate sources of lead emissions and their impact on residents, with a specific focus on children under six, pregnant women, and those living near high-emission areas. The study is authorized to examine whether current air and water quality standards have been exceeded and to recommend steps for protecting the community from lead risks. Additionally, the state health commissioner may offer technical assistance and provide access to de-identified blood lead data to aid the research.