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NJ S1507
NJ S1507Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings; requires lead screenings as precondition of child's initial entry into school system.
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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
10/06/2022
10/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings; requires lead screenings as precondition of child's initial entry into school system.
AI Summary
This bill revises and codifies the schedule for childhood lead screenings, and requires lead screenings as a precondition for a child's initial entry into the school system. Specifically, the bill mandates lead screenings at ages 9-18 months, 18-26 months, and immediately prior to a child's initial enrollment in school, starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The bill also allows for on-site, point-of-care lead screening during well visits, and requires schools to deny enrollment to children without documentation of the required lead screening. The bill also directs the Departments of Health and Education to adopt regulations to implement its provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 10/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1507 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 11/3/22; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_R1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 10/6/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1507_I1.PDF |
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