A 8287 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to school potable water testing, and standards and requirements to install filtered water stations and faucets

Bill A 8287 requires all school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to conduct triennial testing for lead in potable water systems in their buildings. If lead contamination exceeds a specified action level, affected schools must implement a "filter-first drinking water management plan." This plan mandates the installation of filtered bottle-filling stations (one per 100 occupants) and filtered faucets in areas like kitchens, while rendering other unfiltered water outlets for human consumption inoperable. Schools must also provide safe, free drinking water until remediation is complete, notify parents of test results, and make all testing data and management plans publicly available.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced May 9, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

A8287 → A8287A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to require school districts to install filtered water stations or faucets within 60 days of detecting lead contamination, rather than continuing an indefinite testing plan. It also adds a new section to the Public Health Law establishing standardized definitions for filtered water equipment and requiring all schools to submit drinking water management plans within one year of the law's passage.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include charter schools, religious schools, and independent schools in addition to traditional school districts. The title was also updated to reflect the addition of the Education Law.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the response to lead contamination from a long-term management plan to a mandatory installation of filtered water stations or faucets within 60 days.

DEFINITION

Added a new section defining specific terms like 'filtered bottle-filling station' and 'filtered faucet' to ensure consistent standards across the state.

TIMELINE

Established a one-year deadline for all schools to submit drinking water management plans to the department.

ELIGIBILITY

Extended the bill's applicability to include charter schools, religious schools, and independent schools.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8287A

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HEALTH

lower

May 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HEALTH

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors