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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning radon testing, provides that every school building of a school district that is occupied or will be occupied shall be tested by January 1, 2029 and shall be retested every 5 years thereafter for radon (instead of recommending that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon). Provides that all new schools of a school district shall be built using radon resistant new construction techniques in accordance with the American National Standards Institute/American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists CC-1000, Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Multifamily, School, Commercial and Mixed-Use Buildings standard or a successor standard (instead of recommending that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques, as shown in the United States Environmental Protection Agency document, Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings). Removes a provision allowing a person to perform radon screening tests without a license. Makes changes concerning the exemption. Provides that if radon is found to exceed specified levels, then the school district shall (instead of may) hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements (instead of to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made). Sets forth provisions concerning mitigation. Provides that a school district may use life safety funds, if available, for radon testing and mitigation. Preempts home rule powers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to strengthen radon testing and mitigation requirements for school districts. It mandates that every school building must be tested for radon by January 1, 2029 and retested every 5 years thereafter, changing the previous language from a recommendation to a requirement. The bill requires all new schools to be constructed using specific radon-resistant techniques according to the American National Standards Institute/American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists standard. If radon levels exceed 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), school districts are now required (instead of merely advised) to hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements and mitigate the radon within two years. The bill removes provisions allowing unlicensed individuals to conduct radon screening and allows school districts to use life safety funds for radon testing and mitigation. Additionally, the bill preempts home rule powers, meaning local governments cannot create regulations that would reduce the radon protections outlined in this legislation. The overall purpose is to protect children, teachers, staff, administrators, and visitors from radioactive radon exposure in school buildings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (23)
Laura Ellman (D)*,
Christopher Belt (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Bill Cunningham (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Paul Faraci (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Patrick Joyce (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2438&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2438sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2438.htm |
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