Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.

This New Jersey bill requires all schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead at every outlet used for drinking or food preparation every two years. If lead levels exceed five parts per billion, schools must immediately stop using affected outlets, provide safe water alternatives, and notify parents, staff, and the Department of Education in writing. The bill also mandates installing and maintaining NSF/ANSI-certified filters at all drinking fountains and faucets used for drinking or food prep, with filters replaced per manufacturer guidelines. These requirements aim to prevent lead exposure for students, staff, and children in these facilities.