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FL S0676
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires district boards to coordinate with local school districts by June 30, 2023, to identify schools built before 1986 and provide funding for lead remediation in drinking water sources.
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Mandates installation of point-of-use filters meeting NSF International/ANSI Standard 53 on all drinking water sources in identified schools, with filters certified for 7,900 gallons and replaced annually.
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Requires school districts to post warning signs on non-drinking water sources and publish online lists of drinking water sources including filter installation dates, replacement schedules, and locations.
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Authorizes district boards to request additional funding to compensate school staff for filter installation and replacement, limited to the total appropriation amount.
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Appropriates $3 million in nonrecurring funds from the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and takes effect July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Drinking Water in Public Schools
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
3/14/2022