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This bill requires local and regional school boards to conduct polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) testing in school buildings and facilities constructed between 1948 and 1979. PCBs are synthetic organic chemical compounds that were widely used in building materials before being banned in 1979 due to their potential carcinogenic properties. The bill establishes a PCB Testing and Remediation Fund to provide financial support to school boards through grants or low-interest loans, helping them cover the costs of testing for PCB contamination and implementing remediation efforts. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of school environments by identifying and addressing potential PCB-related health risks, with the overarching purpose of creating "cancer-free learning" spaces for students and staff.

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