Delaware General Assembly

Passed 6/22/23

HB 227 w/ HA 2

6/22/23

Lambert

To better identify those communities in which lead screening numbers are low and to increase community awareness and engagement, this Amendment clarifies that primary health-care providers must report results to the Division of Public Health for every instance of screening, in addition to the 12 and 24 months scheduled screenings. Along with the results, the forms must contain the provider's information and the date of screening. It further requires all school districts and charter schools to report the number of students enrolled in kindergarten who have not provided proof of screening, or a certificate signed by a parent stating that screening is contrary to the parent's religious beliefs. Finally, this Amendment removes Sections 3 and 4 from the bill that requires health-care providers to complete a training program every 2 years on their obligations under Chapter 26, the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. This Amendment also clarifies that a record of proof of screening shall be kept in each student's school health record.

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