SB 1255

PRE-K – 12 STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS This bill requires the department of health to make available and require blood lead level testing for all children prior to attendance at public schools that s ervice any combination of pre-K-12 students. A child so tested who has elevated blood lead levels must be immediately screened to determine if educational services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act may be required. A child so te sted who has lead poisoning must receive mandated wraparound services appropriate for lead poisoned children. However, these provisions do not apply to a child whose parent or guardian opts out of such testing or referrals. JUVENILES IN JUVENILE DETENTIO N CENTERS If a juvenile detention facility that receives federal funding is aware that a juvenile in custody of such detention facility has elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning, then this bill requires the detention facility, in collaboration wit h the department of health and local education agencies, to provide wraparound services appropriate for children with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning for such juvenile. PREGNANT WOMEN IN SPECIAL SUPPLMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM This bill requires t he department of health to make available and require blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman who receives vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children administered by the department. If a woman is so tested an d it is determined that she has elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning, then the department must provide the woman specialized nutritional services, education on how to mitigate lead in the body, and other mandated wraparound services tailored for pe ople with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning.