CT SB00188

Establishes a Department of Public Health program to provide financial assistance to local health departments for lead poisoning prevention and control services, effective October 1, 2012.

Requires local health departments to administer approved lead poisoning prevention programs including case management, educational services, environmental health services, nutrition education, and participation in statewide lead poisoning data collection and reporting.

Mandates case management services for children with blood lead levels of 20 micrograms per deciliter or higher, or two confirmed levels of 15-20 micrograms per deciliter at least three months apart, with services initiated within five business days of confirmed results.

Requires distribution of educational materials about lead poisoning prevention to parents, guardians, and healthcare providers for any child with confirmed blood lead levels of 10 micrograms per deciliter or higher.

Disburses annual program funds beginning July 1st based on the number of confirmed childhood lead poisoning cases in each local health department's service area, with local directors submitting reports by September 30th annually that include proposed budgets, planned activities, and expenditure summaries.