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VT H0302

VT H0302
An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in drinking water of schools


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Introduced
02/21/2019
In Committee
02/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/25/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to require all schools in Vermont to test all drinking water outlets in each school building for lead contamination. Under this bill, any school exceeding the lead action level would be required to provide notice to all parents and guardians of students attending the school and work with the Department of Health to remediate the detected lead contamination below the action level.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to require all schools in Vermont to test all drinking water outlets in each school building for lead contamination. Any school exceeding the lead action level would be required to provide notice to parents and guardians, and work with the Department of Health to remediate the detected lead contamination below the action level. The bill also establishes a testing schedule, procedures, and requirements for laboratories conducting the testing. Finally, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with other state agencies, to adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the bill.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

House Committee on Education Hearing (00:00 3/12/2019 ) (on 03/12/2019)

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