MA H991

Requires all Massachusetts schools and child care centers to annually test every drinking water outlet for lead, with "elevated lead level" defined as exceeding 1 part per billion

Mandates immediate shut-off of outlets showing elevated lead levels and installation of NSF/ANSI-certified point-of-use filters at all drinking water outlets (except water fountains) within 18 months

Requires replacement of existing water fountains with filtered bottle-filling stations at a ratio of one per 75 students

Establishes notification requirements within one business day to parents, teachers, and staff when elevated lead is detected, plus posting of test results on school websites and at each outlet

Allows schools to request hardship waivers from the commissioner after holding a public meeting with at least 30 days notice to parents