2017 House Bill 4977

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the House

Sept. 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To prohibit building a new school unless an assessment is done to discover whether any hazardous substances are on the property, and if this indicates there are, to undertake the extensive cleanup procedures specified under state environmental law. The bill also adds a variety of public notice requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform