Communicable disease control and prevention

Wis. Stat. § 252.185
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(1) From the appropriation under s. 20.435 (1) (cf), the department shall distribute moneys to local health departments to use for disease surveillance, contact tracing, staff development and training, improving communication among health care professionals, public education and outreach, and other infection control measures as required under this chapter. The department shall consider the following factors to establish an equitable allocation formula for the distribution of moneys under this section: (a) Base allocation, including at least some base amount for each local health department. (b) General population. (c) Target populations. (d) Risk factors. (e) Geographic area, including consideration of the size of the service area or the density of population, or both. (2) By January 1, 2019, and biennially thereafter, each local health department shall submit to the division of the department that addresses public health issues a financial statement of its use of funds under this section.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/252.185Fetched: 10/7/2026