Children: health; referral of certain children with elevated blood lead levels to the Early On program administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; require. Amends sec. 5474 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5474).
Key claim: HB5975 would require children with elevated blood lead levels to be referred to the Early On early intervention program administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Abstract
(HB5975 · 103rd Legislature) Children: health; referral of certain children with elevated blood lead levels to the Early On program administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; require. Amends sec. 5474 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5474). Latest action (2026-06-25): Referred To Second Reading
Why this matters
This finding builds a bridge between Michigan’s childhood lead surveillance system and its early intervention infrastructure, ensuring that children flagged with elevated blood lead levels are automatically connected to developmental supports through Early On. It expands the safety-net function of the Public Health Code by leveraging an existing MiLEAP-administered program rather than creating new services, and it defines a clear beneficiary population — lead-exposed children under Early On’s age eligibility.