An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.
What changed between versions
Added mandatory radon testing schedule requiring initial tests within one year of effective date for existing buildings and within one year of construction for new buildings, with retesting every five years or after major renovations.
Added requirement that new school buildings must use radon-resistant construction techniques according to ANSI-AARST standards.
Added $27 million funding transfer to School Environmental Repairs Program, with $7 million allocated for initial testing reimbursement and $20 million for mitigation system installation reimbursement.
Added detailed reporting requirements for school entities to communicate test results to governing bodies, parents, teachers' unions, and through public websites and social media.
Updated legislative timeline from January 2025 introduction to March 2026 committee report, indicating the bill has progressed through the legislative process.
Updated sponsor list to include Gaydos and remove Hill-Evans, Pielli, Haddock, Freeman, McNeill, Sanchez, Kuzma, Donahue, Schlossberg, Neilson, Ciresi, Fiedler, and Shusterman from the original sponsor list.