On July 5, 2017, the County Council for the Allegheny County Health Department approved a regulation requiring universal lead testing for young children beginning in January 1, 2018. This will help monitor lead levels in Allegheny County children.  All students entering Kindergarten are required to show proof of testing before the first day of school.  This mandate can be completed through your pediatician or the health department.  Please see the links below from the Allegenhy County Health Department for more information.

Proof of Testing For School Nurses  

Lead in Allegheny County

Lead Resources

Frequently Asked Questions 

Lead Exposure Prevention

Where To Get a Blood Test