SJR002 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Action to Reduce the Number of Utah Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels

Description
General Description: 

This joint resolution of the Legislature highlights the pediatric health risks resulting from exposure to lead, the potential for early screening and testing to result in successful avoidance and interventions, and encourages screening and testing of Utah children.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SJR002
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 31, 2020
Sponsor
Senator
Jani Iwamoto
Democrat - District 4
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Early prevention education can reduce the harm to children from lead exposure. More testing at an earlier age in children can mitigate the effects of lead exposure.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisoning Prevention
Resolved, That the National PTA and its constituent associations promote advocacy around policy changes to prevent lead poisoning. 

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links
National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisioning Prevention
2019-20 Utah PTA Public Policy Program