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The state adopted an emergency rule last month to lower the threshold for when public health agencies have to address elevated blood lead levels in children — and will consider making the change permanent.
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The CDC recently lowered the standard for what’s considered elevated blood lead levels in children, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is following suit.
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A bill that could reduce the number of dams that fall under the state’s jurisdiction passed the House on Tuesday. And the Senate passed a bill to offer lead testing for all Indiana children under 6 through their doctor.
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A large coalition — made up of doctors, legal experts, advocacy groups, and others — is petitioning the state to lower its threshold for when public…