Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect, researchers say

Early testing of schoolchildren has no impact on their educational attainment down the line. Nor do the tests have any effect ...
WVXU

Testing for lead in kids' bones reveals evidence of long-term damage a blood test might miss

When it comes to spotting lead poisoning, blood tests might not be enough. Tests on children at an Indianapolis charter school show evidence of long-term damage from lead could be hiding in kids’ ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Lead testing is now recommended for all Wisconsin children, as lead testing levels lag behind pre-pandemic levels

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is now recommending that all young children in Wisconsin be tested for elevated levels of lead in their blood, as childhood lead testing continues to lag ...
WOOD-TV

MDHHS finalizes rules for blood lead testing for kids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has finalized the protocol for doctors to order lead testing in young children. It stems from a pair of bills passed ...