DE HB485

Requires primary health-care providers to order lead poisoning screening at or around 12 and 24 months of age for all children under their care.

Mandates child care facilities, nursery schools, preschools, kindergarten through grade 12, and early intervention programs require proof of 12-month screening (ages 12-24 months) and 24-month screening (ages 24 months and older) for enrollment, with a 60-day grace period for screening completion.

Establishes a universal blood lead level reporting system requiring laboratories and health-care providers to report monthly to the Division of Public Health, IDEA Part C Lead Agency, and IDEA Part B Lead Agency using a reference value of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter.

Requires schools and early intervention programs to provide blood lead level data to school nurses, special education coordinators, and case managers, and mandates blood lead levels be documented in early intervention and special education eligibility reports.

Directs the Department of Education, IDEA Part C lead agency, and Office of Child Care Licensing to annually report to the General Assembly on blood lead screening compliance among enrolled children by June 1.