Children: child care; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 3i & 3j of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.113i & 722.113j).

SB 61 requires Michigan child care centers to implement drinking water safety protocols. Centers must create a management plan detailing water outlets (including filtered vs. unfiltered sources), test water for lead every two years, and respond to results: replace filters immediately for low lead levels (1-5 ppb), shut off water and report for higher levels (>5 ppb), and notify parents. Centers only need to install filtration if testing detects lead, as the law focuses on testing and response, not mandatory filtration. This applies to all licensed child care centers in Michigan, with key deadlines of January 2025 for plans and October 2025 for full compliance.