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NJ S1507

NJ S1507
Revises 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
In Committee
10/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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