Section 381.985, F.S., subsection 5 was passed during the 2006 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush. Section 381.985, F.S., Subsection 5 requires the Secretary of Health to promulgate rules in accordance with its provisions. ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    Division of Environmental Health

    RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    64E-27: CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Section 381.985, F.S., subsection 5 was passed during the 2006 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush. Section 381.985, F.S., Subsection 5 requires the Secretary of Health to promulgate rules in accordance with its provisions. The effect of this rule will be to assume a comprehensive screening program and establish a standard of care for children under 72 months of age who have an elevated blood-lead level or confirmed lead poisoning.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Blood-lead screening guidelines, case management guidelines, and proper standard of care for children under 72 months of age who have an elevated blood-lead level or confirmed lead poisoning.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 381.985 FS., Subsection 5.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.985 FS., Subsection 5.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY:

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 14 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Teresa Hall at (850)245-4275. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ricky Harrison, Environmental Policy Analyst; Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program; Florida Department of Health; 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08; Tallahassee, FL 32399. You may contact Ricky Harrison by phone at (850)245-4247

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Blood-lead screening guidelines, case management guidelines, and proper standard of care for children under 72 months of age who have an elevated blood-lead level or confirmed lead poisoning.
Purpose:
Section 381.985, F.S., subsection 5 was passed during the 2006 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush. Section 381.985, F.S., Subsection 5 requires the Secretary of Health to promulgate rules in accordance with its provisions. The effect of this rule will be to assume a comprehensive screening program and establish a standard of care for children under 72 months of age who have an elevated blood-lead level or confirmed lead poisoning.
Rulemaking Authority:
381.985 FS., Subsection 5.
Law:
381.985 FS., Subsection 5.
Contact:
Ricky Harrison, Environmental Policy Analyst; Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program; Florida Department of Health; 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08; Tallahassee, FL 32399. You may contact Ricky Harrison by phone at (850)245-4247