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Louisiana Mandates Lead Testing for New Daycares | New Orleans News
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Louisiana is cracking down on daycare safety after a heartbreaking case of lead poisoning in a two-year-old sparked sweeping reforms. Starting August 1, 2026, all new daycares must pass a lead risk assessment and submit results to the state before licensing — a direct response to a facility in Algiers that was approved without proper testing, despite lead contamination. The child’s mother is suing, and lawmakers from both parties are pushing this new law, even if it doesn’t cover existing centers. With over 100 new daycare applications annually, the policy could reshape early childhood care across the state — and advocates hope it’s the first step toward protecting every child.
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