Tennessee HB1369 mandates blood lead level testing for children, pregnant women, and juveniles in custody, with wraparound services for those.
Tennessee HB1369 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to mandate blood lead level testing for children before attending public schools, pregnant women receiving special supplemental food program vouchers, and juveniles in custody of a federal-funded detention facility. If elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning are detected, the affected individuals must receive specialized services. These services include wraparound services for children and nutritional education and services for pregnant women. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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