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Texas Senate Bill SB191

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB191

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

Impact

If passed, SB191 will influence existing educational and environmental regulations by adding stringent requirements for lead testing in schools. The Texas Education Agency will be responsible for developing a model plan that districts can follow to comply with these new standards. This bill aims to not only elevate health standards within educational institutions but also to enhance accountability among school districts regarding water safety. It reflects an increasing awareness of environmental health issues and the need for safe drinking water in public facilities, particularly in light of national concerns about water quality in schools.

Summary

Senate Bill 191 is legislation aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water in public schools across Texas. The bill mandates that each school district must adopt a comprehensive healthy and safe school water plan, which includes regular testing for lead in drinking water sources. This initiative is a proactive step towards protecting the health of students and staff by addressing potential hazards present in school water supplies. Notably, the legislation identifies lead levels over 15 parts per billion as a concerning threshold, requiring immediate action from school districts to restrict access and remediate water sources that exceed this limit.

Contention

While the bill is generally supported by public health advocates and educational organizations, discussions around its implementation may arise. Concerns could center on the funding and resources necessary for schools to effectively adopt these water safety plans, especially in districts with limited budgets. Furthermore, ensuring that testing is conducted and followed up within the stipulated timelines could be a source of contention, particularly in smaller or rural school districts that might lack the infrastructural support to act swiftly. The balance between regulatory oversight and practical implementation in varying school environments is likely to be a key topic in the legislative discourse surrounding this bill.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 38. Health And Safety
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 12. Charters
    • Section: New Section

Latest SB191 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB456

Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

TX HB1123

Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

TX HB42

Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB3

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

TX HB4016

Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.

TX HB13

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.

TX HB2

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HB1605

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.