Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.
This bill requires all New Jersey schools (including public, charter, and private schools) and child care centers to test drinking water at all outlets used for consumption or food preparation for lead every two years. If lead levels exceed 5 parts per billion, schools must immediately stop using affected outlets, notify parents and staff in writing, and post results online. Schools must also install NSF/ANSI-certified filters at all drinking fountains or faucets used by students or staff within one year of the law taking effect. The law aims to reduce lead exposure by mandating regular testing, transparent reporting, and filtration where necessary.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Shirley Turner
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