Bill > S06118

This bill requires all public and private schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade to conduct radon testing and monitoring according to regulations established by the state commissioner of education. Schools must make test results, monitoring activities, remediation efforts, and related records easily accessible to the public during administrative hours. The information must be available at a reasonable cost, potentially in electronic format, and schools are required to annually notify parents that these documents are available. Schools can distribute this notice through existing communication channels like newsletters or flyers. The bill includes a liability protection clause, stating that schools and employees will not be held civilly or criminally liable for non-compliance unless their actions constitute negligence or intentional misconduct. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving schools time to prepare for the new testing and reporting requirements. Schools must also maintain these radon-related documents for at least ten years, aligning with other environmental and building maintenance record-keeping practices.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6118