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SB 104

Relating to: providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by André Jacque

Wisconsin bill establishes safe drinking water requirements and testing standards for public and private schools to protect student health from water contamination.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 104

Legislative bill overview

SB 104 addresses safe drinking water access in Wisconsin's public and private schools. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but given its title and fiscal estimate requirement, it likely establishes new water quality standards, testing requirements, remediation timelines, or funding mechanisms for schools to address contamination issues like lead or other contaminants.

Why is this important

Access to safe drinking water in schools directly affects student health and development, particularly for children whose bodies are more vulnerable to contaminant exposure. Water quality issues in schools have received national attention, and establishing clear standards ensures equitable protection across both public and private institutions while potentially requiring significant school district expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding responsibility: Whether the state will provide grants/reimbursement or mandate compliance costs be borne by individual school districts and private schools
  • Regulatory scope: How stringent testing and remediation requirements are, and whether they apply equally to small rural schools and large urban districts with different resource capacities
  • Private school inclusion: Whether private schools should be subject to the same requirements as public schools, given different governance structures and funding sources

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

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