A 910 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings.

This bill revises New Jersey's childhood lead screening requirements by codifying the current schedule into law. It requires physicians, nurses, and healthcare facilities to screen children for lead exposure during routine well visits at two specific times: between 9-18 months (ideally around the first birthday) and again between 18-26 months (ideally around the second birthday). Providers must document results in the child's permanent health record and notify parents of elevated levels, while the Department of Health must update public education campaigns about screening schedules and coordinate with Medicaid for coverage. The law directly affects healthcare providers and parents of young children in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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