The laws about lead exposure screening are clear.

Lead-based paint was banned in 1978, but houses built before then probably still contain leaded paint. Children, particularly under the age of six, are most at risk from even small amounts of lead, and the damage can be permanent. But there are things you can do to protect kids. Read on to learn more about the symptoms and causes of lead poisoning, how to help prevent it, and laws about having children screened.

	The laws about lead exposure screening are clear.
New York State law requires all children to be screened for exposure to lead at 12 months and 24 months of age. Children enrolling in licensed day care or preschool must have a certificate of lead screening. Child-care providers are required to receive documentation of this screening within three months of enrolling a child into their service. Medical Report of Child in Day Care Form revised 4/2008 (pdf) New York State Office of Family and Childrens Services If you do not have the test results for a child, or if a lead screening was never done on a child, you can assist the parent or guardian with this process. Download the Documentation of Lead Screening Form, give it to the parent or guardian, and request that they contact the child’s health-care provider to obtain the information, and then return the results to you within two weeks.