I have a child in a public school kindergarten in the City of New York. This is not a day care facility. Are there any laws which protect my child from the hazards of lead based paint?

Yes. NYC Health Code Section 45.12 prohibits peeling leaded paint or any peeling paint of unknown lead content from any kindergarten operated by the Department of Education of the City of New York. The Department of Education must annually survey the physical condition of all painted surfaces in classrooms as well as other areas used by children under the age of 6 years.