2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 431 - State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws
Section 431.926 - Lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse for schools.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and maintain a lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse on its website for public and private schools that provide instruction at levels kindergarten through grade 12 in order to provide these schools with information about:

(a) The dangers to students posed by the exposure to lead; and

(b) How to best protect students from the hazards posed by lead-based paint.

(2) In order to provide the information described in subsection (1) of this section, the clearinghouse must include:

(a) Information about the adverse health effects from exposure to lead;

(b) Information about the common sources of exposure to lead;

(c) Tips regarding how to recognize hazards posed by lead-based paint;

(d) Information about how to safely paint, or renovate, a school and thereby prevent exposure to lead;

(e) A list of this state's laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;

(f) Tips about how to comply with this state's laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;

(g) Information about how to maintain a school and keep it safe from the dangers posed by lead-based paint; and

(h) Resources and education materials concerning how to prevent students from being exposed to lead-based paint. [2012 c.11 §1]

Note: 431.926 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 431 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.