FL H0139

Creates s. 1013.29, Florida Statutes, requiring each school district to install point-of-use filters that reduce lead content on all drinking water sources in schools built before 1986, subject to legislative appropriation.

Filters must meet NSF International/American National Standards Institute Standard 53, have a certified capacity of 7,900 gallons, and be changed or replaced at minimum annually, with installation performed by school district staff.

Requires school districts to post conspicuous signs near non-drinking water sources and publish on their website a list of drinking water sources including filter installation dates, scheduled replacement dates, locations, and compliance status.

Authorizes school districts to request additional funding to compensate staff for filter installation and replacement, and directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules to administer the section.

Appropriates $3 million in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Education for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, with the act effective July 1, 2020.