The Lyme Screening Act establishes a requirement for health care facilities and agencies serving children in New Jersey to perform Lyme disease screenings during well-child visits, unless they are aware that the child has already been screened. The Department of Health is tasked with developing a standardized Lyme screening checklist to be utilized by licensed health care practitioners during these visits. Additionally, health care providers must administer this checklist during well-child visits or when children present with specific symptoms related to Lyme disease between April 1 and October 31. Providers are required to document the child's responses and, if necessary, either order Lyme testing or refer the child for further evaluation.

Furthermore, the State Board of Medical Examiners will mandate that physicians complete one credit of continuing medical education focused on Lyme disease as part of their biennial registration requirements. This education will cover preventive measures, health risks, best practices for screening and management, and communication strategies with parents. The training will be accessible in various formats to accommodate all physicians and pediatric health care providers, and completion of these modules will contribute to their required continuing education hours for license renewal.