New Jersey S1569 requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install certified filters.
New Jersey S1569 mandates that schools and child care centers test their drinking water for lead every two years. If lead concentration exceeds five parts per billion, they must notify parents, staff, and relevant departments. The bill also requires the installation of certified filters at drinking fountains and faucets regularly used for drinking or food preparation. The Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Children and Families are tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions.
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