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NJ S1203

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education must establish an online reporting system within one year for schools to electronically submit lead drinking water test results
  • Department of Children and Families must create a similar online reporting system within one year for child care centers to report lead testing results
  • Schools required to test for lead since July 1, 2016, and child care centers required to test since January 1, 2017, must submit or resubmit their results within 90 days after the systems are established
  • Both departments must compile test results on their websites in an easily-searchable public format
  • DOE and DCF must submit a joint report within two years to the Governor and Legislature outlining the extent of lead contamination, remediation needs, and recommendations for state assistance

Legislative Description

Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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