What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1826.
Mandatory Lead Poisoning Screening for Children in Health Programs
This act mandates blood lead testing for children up to 6 years old, covered by Medicaid and CHIP programs. Its goal is early detection of lead poisoning to protect children's health. It also supports data collection and coordination efforts for better monitoring of the issue.
Key points
Children covered by Medicaid and CHIP will receive mandatory blood lead tests at 12 and 24 months of age, and if no prior test, up to 72 months.
The act requires states to report data on lead screenings, enabling better tracking and more effective prevention strategies.
Additional funding is provided to states for developing blood lead testing data registries and coordinating lead poisoning prevention activities.
Status:
Expired
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