Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-109aa

(Formerly Sec. 19a-111f). Environmentally safe housing for children and families program.

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Operative Text

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-109aa
(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health;

(2) “Eligible families” means any household which (A) is eligible for the federal Medicaid program, (B) includes a child who is six years of age or younger, and (C) is residing in a building built prior to 1978; and

(3) “The program” or “this program” means the program established by this section.

(b) The Commissioner of Public Health may establish a program to promote environmentally safe housing for children and families through education, medical screening and appropriate and cost-effective repairs. Such program may (A) identify eligible families and, through voluntary home visits, provide education about the problems caused by exposure to lead and how to avoid or lessen the effects of such exposure, (B) provide blood lead screening for children who are six years of age or younger, (C) identify measures to be taken to lessen the effects from the presence of lead, including window repair or replacement, and (D) apply to federal programs and to other funding sources which will pay for some of the costs of this program. The commissioner may contract with a nonprofit entity to operate the program.

(c) Eligible costs by a nonprofit entity operating this program shall include costs and expenses incurred in providing lead-safety education, interim measures and window repair or replacement or other remediation for dwelling units, administrative and management expenses, planning and start-up costs, and any other costs and expenses found by the commissioner to be necessary and reasonable and in accordance with existing state regulations.
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Plain English

Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-109aa, Connecticut's Commissioner of Public Health is authorized to establish a voluntary program aimed at reducing lead exposure risks for children and families living in pre-1978 housing. The program may offer home visits, blood lead screening for children six and under, and cost-effective repairs such as window replacement, with funding potentially drawn from federal and other sources. A nonprofit entity may be contracted to operate the program, with eligible costs covering education, interim safety measures, remediation, and administrative expenses.

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For Property Managers

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-109aa establishes a state-authorized program that may send nonprofit representatives on voluntary home visits to pre-1978 rental properties where eligible families reside. Operators of such properties generally benefit from understanding that participation in this program is voluntary and that the program itself—not the landlord—covers certain lead-safety education and repair costs when funding is available. Staying informed about the program's scope helps property managers understand what state-sponsored resources may be available to address lead hazards in their buildings.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-109aa creates a potential resource for households that include a child six years of age or younger, are enrolled in Medicaid, and live in a building constructed before 1978. Through this program, eligible families may be able to access free home visits, blood lead screening for young children, and assistance with lead-safety measures such as window repair or replacement. Tenants who believe they qualify can contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health or a local tenant-rights organization to learn whether the program is active in their area and how to request services.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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