Bill > HB1124

This bill requires school corporations and charter schools to test drinking water for lead in their buildings, with significant changes to existing regulations. The bill lowers the acceptable lead action level from 15 to 10 parts per billion and establishes a phased testing schedule based on the alphabetical order of school names, with testing deadlines ranging from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2029. Schools must follow the Environmental Protection Agency's "3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities" guidelines when conducting tests. If lead levels exceed the new action level, schools must remediate according to Indiana finance authority guidelines and national primary drinking water regulations. The bill introduces a penalty for school superintendents who fail to complete testing within the specified timeframe: a civil penalty equal to 10% of their annual salary. Schools are also required to seek available state and federal grant money to support lead sampling and testing efforts. The updated regulations will become effective on July 1, 2026, giving schools time to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1124/details