Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB1369 mandates blood lead level testing for all children before attending public schools serving pre-K-12 students and for pregnant women receiving benefits from the special supplemental food program. The bill requires immediate screening for educational services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for children with elevated lead levels and mandates wraparound services for those diagnosed with lead poisoning. Additionally, juvenile detention facilities receiving federal funding must collaborate with health and education agencies to provide similar services for juveniles with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning.
Tennessee HB1369 mandates blood lead level testing for all children before attending public schools serving pre-K-12 students and for pregnant women receiving benefits from the special supplemental food program. The bill requires immediate screening for educational services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for children with elevated lead levels and mandates wraparound services for those diagnosed with lead poisoning. Additionally, juvenile detention facilities receiving federal funding must collaborate with health and education agencies to provide similar services for juveniles with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning.
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