Texas SB191 mandates public schools to adopt a healthy and safe school water plan, including lead testing and exposure reduction.

Texas SB191 requires each school district and open-enrollment charter school to adopt a healthy and safe school water plan by September 1, 2026. The plan must include periodic lead testing in school water sources and strategies to reduce exposure to elevated lead levels. If a test shows lead levels exceeding 15 parts per billion, the school district must restrict access to the water source within 48 hours. The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with other entities, will develop a model plan and a reimbursement program for lead testing.

Texas SB191 mandates public schools to adopt a healthy and safe school water plan, including lead testing and exposure reduction.

Texas SB191 requires each school district and open-enrollment charter school to adopt a healthy and safe school water plan by September 1, 2026. The plan must include periodic lead testing in school water sources and strategies to reduce exposure to elevated lead levels. If a test shows lead levels exceeding 15 parts per billion, the school district must restrict access to the water source within 48 hours. The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with other entities, will develop a model plan and a reimbursement program for lead testing.