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Clean Schools: Funds for Toxic Substance Removal and Air Quality Improvement

This act aims to improve the safety and health of children and staff in schools and childcare facilities. It introduces grant programs to help remove harmful substances like lead, asbestos, or mold, and to improve indoor air quality. This means parents can feel more secure about the environment where their children learn and spend time.
Key points
Funds available for removing toxic substances (e.g., lead, asbestos, PCBs) from schools, preschools, and childcare centers.
Financial support for improving indoor air quality in educational facilities, including the installation of air quality monitors.
Priority given to schools in lower-income areas and facilities serving children with disabilities or from low-income families.
Requirement to use American-made materials (iron, steel) and employ apprentices in grant-funded projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10173
Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Process start date: 2024-11-20