Public Health Law requires blood level testing by healthcare providers for children at the ages defined in Public Health Law. Effective 10/2019, NYS Public Health Law (§ 1370) and Regulations were amended to lower the definition of an elevated blood lead level in a child to 5 micrograms per deciliter. NYSIIS reports whether or not blood testing was completed but not the results of the testing. Please read the NYSDOH law and regulations below for school responsibilities.

Educational Materials

NYSDOH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Western New York Lead Poisoning Resource Center
Interactive continuing education module on Lead Poisoning in Children and Pregnant Women for NYS Healthcare Providers.

CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Information and resources for preventing lead poisoning.

 American Academy of Pediatrics I Healthychildren.org - Lead Exposure
This webpage offers numerous articles, resources, and FAQS for providers, parents and educators.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Page
To reduce risks of lead exposure in consumer products, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides ongoing recalls of current products that could potentially expose children to lead.

Lead Testing in School Drinking Water

NYSED Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Webpage
On September 6, 2016, the Governor signed legislation requiring all school districts in New York State to test potable water systems for lead contamination and to take responsive actions. Your EPA Region 2 office, local health department, or BOCES staff can provide additional information.

NYSDOH Lead Testing in School Drinking Water
10 NYCRR Subpart 67-4 (Subpart 67-4) - Program Review and Updates March 2023

Reducing Lead in Drinking Water - Resources for Schools (5/2016)
Letter from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to school superintendents

See Also:

• Guidelines & Memos - Prekindergarten
• Laws & Commissioner's Regulations - Lead Testing

Page Updated 7/10/24