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Introduced
10/24/2022
10/24/2022
In Committee
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
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.
AI Summary
This bill revises and codifies the schedule for childhood lead screenings in New Jersey. Key provisions include:
- Requiring physicians, nurses, and healthcare facilities to perform lead screening on children between 6 months and 26 months of age, with screenings at 12 months and 24 months.
- Allowing for on-site, point-of-care lead screening during well visits without the need for a laboratory license.
- Requiring healthcare providers to record the screening results in the child's permanent health record.
- Prohibiting public or private schools from admitting a child who has not undergone the required lead screening prior to initial enrollment.
- Directing the Department of Health to specify regulations for the lead screening requirements, including the methods used and the blood lead levels that necessitate responsive action.
- Requiring the Department of Health to engage in public education campaigns to inform parents and providers about the lead screening requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 11/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4827 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4827_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AWC 11/30/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4827_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4827_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4827_I1.PDF |
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