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NJ S4632
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Scutari
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AI Summary
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Establishes the School Lead Filters program within the Department of Education to provide grants for purchasing and installing point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets in public schools
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Requires filtered stations and faucets to meet NSF/ANSI standards 53 and 42 for lead reduction and particulate removal, with indicators showing when filter cartridges need replacement
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Commissioner of Education must establish the program within 180 days of enactment and advertise grant availability on the department's website
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Priority for grants goes to schools with documented water quality issues, including elevated lead levels, and schools that have not already installed filtered stations or faucets
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Commissioner must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature after the 2025-2026 school year detailing grants applied for, grants awarded, and additional funding needed to meet statewide demand
Legislative Description
Establishes grant program in DOE for public schools to purchase and install point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.76.
6/30/2025