Lead poisoning or lead exposure prevention grants
Wis. Stat. § 254.151
in effectFrom the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (1) (ef), the department shall:
(1m) Award the following grants under criteria that the department shall establish in rules promulgated under this subsection:
(a) To fund educational programs about the dangers of lead poisoning or lead exposure.
(b) To fund lead poisoning or lead exposure screening, care coordination and follow-up services, including lead investigations, to children under age 6 who are not covered by a 3rd-party payer.
(c) To fund administration or enforcement of responsibilities delegated under s. 254.152.
(d) To fund other activities related to lead poisoning or lead exposure.
(e) To fund any combination of the purposes under pars. (a) to (d).
(f) To develop and implement outreach and education programs for health care providers to inform them of the need for lead poisoning or lead exposure screening and of the requirements of this subchapter relating to lead poisoning or lead exposure.
(g) In each fiscal year, $175,000 to fund lead screening and outreach activities at a community-based human service agency that provides primary health care, health education and social services to low-income individuals in 1st class cities.
(2m) Award grants for residential lead hazard abatement and residential lead hazard reduction.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/254.151Fetched: 10/7/2026