A bill to amend the Head Start and Early Head Start programs to ensure that children eligible to participate in those programs are identified and treated for lead poisoning, and for other purposes.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse State agencies for the costs of such blood lead screening tests performed by them or by contractors for infants or children who are eligible under Medicaid or the State children's health insurance program (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act.
Authorizes State agencies or contractors administering WIC programs, and entities operating Early Head Start programs, to be awarded waivers of requirements under this Act if: (1) they establish plans to increase the number of blood lead screening tests of infants and children enrolled in such programs; and (2) such plans meet requirements set by the Secretary and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9877)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9877-9878)
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