Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings; requires lead screenings as precondition of child's initial entry into school system.
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This bill aims to improve childhood lead screening in New Jersey by codifying and revising the existing schedule. It requires lead screenings as a precondition for a child’s initial entry into the school system, specifically at nine to eighteen months, six to twenty-six months, and immediately before kindergarten or pre-kindergarten enrollment. The bill also updates regulations to align with federal guidelines and clarifies documentation requirements for school enrollment.
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