2015 House Bill 4657

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the House

May 27, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To prohibit building a new school unless a preliminary 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