Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to lead contamination in school drinking water, and for other purposes.
HB8614, known as the Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026, aims to update the Safe Drinking Water Act by focusing on lead contamination in school drinking water. This bill seeks to ensure that children have access to safe and clean drinking water in their schools.
This bill would impact all public and private schools by requiring them to test and monitor their drinking water for lead and other contaminants. If lead is detected, schools would be mandated to take corrective actions to mitigate the contamination. Parents, students, and school administrators would all be directly affected by this measure.
HB8614 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, and further committee discussions and hearings will determine its next steps in the legislative process.
