NJ S988

Department of Education must establish an online reporting system within one year for schools to submit lead testing results electronically, with schools required to submit or resubmit all test results dating back to July 1, 2016 within 90 days of system launch

Department of Children and Families must establish a similar online reporting system within one year for child care centers, with facilities required to submit test results dating back to January 1, 2017 within 90 days of system launch

Both departments must compile all lead test results and publish them on their websites in an easily-searchable, publicly accessible format

DOE and DCF, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, must prepare and submit a joint report to the Governor and Legislature within two years outlining the extent of lead contamination, remediation assistance needs, and State assistance recommendations

The bill implements recommendations from the Joint Legislative Task Force on Drinking Water Infrastructure's January 2018 final report