Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a commission to study lead in drinking water at schools and early childhood centers.

Highlights:

• Establishes a Commission to study the remediation of lead levels in drinking water for all public and private schools and center-based child care facilities in the state (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the Commission will develop a report containing the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 1):

• The different evidence-based measures and methods for lead testing;

• The appropriate levels of lead in water to be accepted;

• The estimated cost of implementing each of the testing and remediation measures; and

• The feasibility and limitations of each type of remediation and lead testing.

• Requires that the Commission file a report with the following offices no later than 14 months after the enactment date of this act, including, but not limited to (Sec. 1):

• The Office of the Governor;

• The Commissioner of the Department of Public Health;

• The Commissioner of the Department of Education and Secondary Education; and

• Both Clerk Offices of the State Senate and House of Representatives.

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