Indiana legislation provides free lead exposure tests for children

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Starting the new year, House Enrolled Act 1313 allowed Health Care Providers in Indiana to screen children between 9 and 72 months old for lead exposure for free.The act is a part of a statewide health program called 'Indiana Lead Free."In 2021, the state of Indiana confirmed 1,376 children with a detectable amount of lead in their blood (at least 5 micrograms per deciliter), and Allen County accounted for 93 of those cases.Health department urges families to