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MI HB6054

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education must revise its model local wellness policy by October 1, 2017, to include plans for testing school water for lead and other contaminants and testing indoor air for carbon dioxide, particulate matter, formaldehyde, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

  • Local education agencies must submit revised wellness policies to the Department of Education within one year of the state board's revision, including testing plans for water and air contaminants as specified by the state board.

  • Department of Education must require local education agencies to submit their wellness policies for review at least every 5 years, or more frequently if required by federal law.

  • Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality, must promulgate rules within one year setting forth requirements for action when testing discloses contamination above acceptable levels.

  • "Local education agency" is defined according to 34 CFR 303.23.

Legislative Description

Education; facilities; certain measures to address indoor air and water quality in public schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1275.

State agencies (existing): education

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/29/2016

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Local Government11/29/2016

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