Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

New Jersey bill A879 requires all public and nonpublic schools to test drinking water outlets (like fountains and faucets) for lead at least every five years, with initial testing due within 90 days of the bill’s effective date. Schools must remediate any elevated lead levels by closing affected outlets, replacing plumbing, or providing safe alternatives, and immediately notify staff and parents if lead is found. They must also publicly disclose all test results online and submit detailed reports to environmental and health departments. This applies to all schools except those already meeting federal lead standards as public water systems.