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Lawmakers Hear Why Lead‑in‑Water Grant Needs More Time; Reimbursement Model Is Barrier
Summary
Representative Paul Tuss urged extension of a 2023 appropriation to continue a reimbursement program for removing lead from school drinking water; DEQ and education groups testified that reimbursement requirements and ESSER spend‑down delayed use of funds and that about $3.7M has been spent to date with 36 schools reimbursed.
Representative Paul Tuss told the committee House Bill 234 would extend an appropriation approved in 2023 to fund remediation of lead in school drinking water systems, saying the reimbursement‑based program requires more time to reach eligible schools. "This program is reimbursement based," he said, noting that projects must be planned and local districts must front costs before seeking reimbursement. Tuss cited…
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