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This bill appropriates $500,000 in state general fund money during fiscal year 2026 specifically for lead risk assessment grants, which will be split equally between two public health departments: the Minneapolis Health Department and the St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health Department. The grants are intended to help these departments conduct lead risk assessments for children with elevated blood lead levels, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 144.9504. Importantly, the bill stipulates that none of the appropriated funds can be used for administrative purposes, ensuring that the full $500,000 ($250,000 to each department) goes directly toward conducting lead risk assessments. Lead risk assessments are crucial for identifying potential sources of lead exposure in children's environments, which can help prevent serious health complications associated with lead poisoning.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1228&ssn=0&y=2025