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Vermont children continue to be exposed to lead and there is no safe level of lead. Young children are particularly vulnerable to lead as it has permanent effects on their developing brains. The primary source of lead exposure is lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and surrounding soil.
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Summary of 2008 Legislative Session for Kids
Published June 4, 2008Children fared well in the budget, especially considering that this was a year with a deficit in revenues.
Continue reading Summary of 2008 Legislative Session for KidsJune 6, 2007
Published December 16, 2007The 2007 Legislative Session ended Saturday, May 12th. It was a good year, in several respects, for Vermont children and youth. Not only did young children benefit; the situation for youth transitioning from the custody of the state improved immeasurably from legislation passed this year.
Despite dire warnings of a lean budget, policy-makers worked to [...]