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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 5926. Duties of department

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Comprehensive educational program.--The department shall conduct a public information campaign to inform parents of young children, physicians, nurses and other health care providers of the lead assessment and testing requirements of this act.

(b) Distribution of literature about childhood lead poisoning.--

(1) The department shall provide culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials regarding childhood lead poisoning, the importance of assessments and testing for elevated lead levels, prevention of childhood lead poisoning, treatment of childhood lead poisoning, remediation and, when appropriate, the requirements of this act.

(2) Educational materials shall be available at no cost and shall be developed for specific audiences, including health care providers, homeowners, landlords and parents or caregivers.

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