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NY A03128
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York City schools serving children ages six and under to conduct annual lead testing of all pipes and paint in school buildings
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Defines "presence of lead" as any level above zero parts per billion in pipes and zero milligrams per square centimeter in paint
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Mandates immediate remediation when lead is detected and requires notification to the Department of Education chancellor
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Prohibits children from attending a school where lead has been detected until remediation is complete and follow-up testing confirms lead is no longer present
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Requires schools to notify parents/guardians, prospective families, principals, and elected officials within 48 hours of detecting lead, including remediation steps and expected timeline
Legislative Description
Requires schools to conduct annual lead testing on pipes and paint in all schools in New York city that provide schooling for children ages six and under and to remediate any presence of lead immediately if detected.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026