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S 4632

Establishes grant program in DOE for public schools to purchase and install point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets.*

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Murphy and 4 co-sponsors

New Jersey establishes a Department of Education grant program funding schools to install point-of-use filtered water stations and faucets for student and staff access.

Approved P.L.2025, c.76.
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Bill Summary · S 4632

Legislative bill overview

S 4632 establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Department of Education to fund the purchase and installation of point-of-use filtered water stations and filtered faucets in public schools. The program aims to provide students and staff with accessible, filtered drinking water throughout school facilities.

Why is this important

Access to clean drinking water in schools supports student health, hydration, and academic performance while reducing reliance on bottled water. The initiative addresses water quality concerns in aging school infrastructure and aligns with environmental goals by decreasing plastic waste from single-use bottles.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill does not specify the grant program's budget, funding source, or annual appropriation amount, leaving implementation details uncertain
  • Maintenance responsibility undefined: The legislation does not clarify ongoing costs for filter replacement, repairs, and maintenance, which could burden school budgets long-term
  • Water quality standards: The bill does not specify which contaminants filters must remove or establish water quality testing protocols, potentially creating inconsistent outcomes across districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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