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PUBLIC HEALTH LAW REPOSITORY<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The CSTE Public Health Law Repository helps state, Tribal, local and territorial epidemiologists understand public health authority, legal limits, and the ability to enact public health measures.<\/span> It provides resources to support public health officials in navigating laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find resources relevant to<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> your state<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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Resources that broadly explain legal powers of government entities to protect and promote the public\u2019s health, health equity, and other legal concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resources that provide greater analysis of state-level findings and other trends in public health authority and public health law.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resources that provide guidance on structuring communication to various audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communications and Messaging<\/h5>\n

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Resources that provide guidance on structuring communications to various audiences<\/p>\n

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Tracking Findings and Trends<\/h5>\n

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Resources that provide analysis and describe trends based on state-level findings<\/p>\n

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CSTE Legal Repository<\/h1>\n

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This repository is intended to contain resources that members can search through to educate themselves on public health authority broadly and find more information on trends and legislation related to public health authority at the state level. Potential scenarios you might use the repository for include:<\/p>\n