Requires referral of children with elevated blood lead levels to the Early On program.

Michigan HB5975 mandates that children under 6 years old with elevated blood lead levels be referred to the Early On program, administered by the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report annually on the number of children screened and confirmed with elevated blood lead levels. The report must compare these rates with previous years and recommend methods for improving compliance with federal guidelines.

Requires referral of children with elevated blood lead levels to the Early On program.

Michigan HB5975 mandates that children under 6 years old with elevated blood lead levels be referred to the Early On program, administered by the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report annually on the number of children screened and confirmed with elevated blood lead levels. The report must compare these rates with previous years and recommend methods for improving compliance with federal guidelines.