HB 23-1298

House Bill 23-1298 moves up the start date for providing financial help to middle schools that need to test their drinking water for lead. Originally, these schools were supposed to get this funding starting March 15, 2024, but now they can begin receiving it as early as June 1, 2023. This change affects any school serving sixth, seventh, or eighth graders that needs to test their water for lead contamination. The bill has been signed into law and is effective immediately, meaning schools can start getting the funding right away to address potential lead issues in drinking water.

Official Summary

The act changes the date upon which the department of public health and environment must begin providing reimbursements to eligible schools that serve students in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade for costs associated with the testing of drinking water from March 15, 2024, to June 1, 2023. APPROVED by Governor June 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE June 1, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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