This bill mandates blood lead level testing for children entering daycare and public schools in New Hampshire. It amends RSA 200:32 to require that the physical examination form for children includes at least one result of blood lead level testing for children aged 6 years and under, unless exempted. If a child has not undergone this testing by the time of their first entry into school, the school must notify the parent or guardian about the testing requirement and provide educational materials on the dangers of lead poisoning. Additionally, the bill amends RSA 170-E:19 to require child daycare agencies to maintain records that include blood lead level testing results for children aged 1 to 6 years, along with similar notification and educational requirements for parents or guardians.

The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of records related to children and their families maintained by daycare agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is projected to have a fiscal impact of less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 200:32, 170-E:19
HB756 text: 200:32, 170-E:19