MA S2928

Department of Public Health must establish a 3-year pilot program to screen 12-year-olds for celiac disease during routine cholesterol and lipid screenings

Health care providers may participate voluntarily at no additional cost and must collect screening data for annual reporting

Department must provide educational materials and resources to families of children diagnosed with celiac disease

Commissioner of Public Health must submit annual reports by December 31 to legislative committees evaluating program effectiveness, cost savings, and recommendations for potential expansion

Declared an emergency law, taking effect immediately upon passage