IN HB1124

Requires all Indiana school buildings to test drinking water for lead at the new federal threshold of 10 parts per billion (lowered from 15 ppb), with staggered deadlines: schools A-H by June 30, 2027; I-P by June 30, 2028; Q-Z by June 30, 2029

Mandates testing follow EPA's "3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities" guidelines

Requires schools with lead levels at or above the action level to follow Indiana Finance Authority guidelines and federal drinking water regulations (40 CFR 141 and 142) for remediation

Imposes a civil penalty of 10% of annual salary on school superintendents or charter school equivalents who fail to complete testing by the assigned deadline

Effective July 1, 2026