More than 70% of homes in Pennsylvania are estimated to have been built before the 1978 lead paint ban, leaving many kids vulnerable to lead poisoning.
A 2021 study found that of 65 Pennsylvania school districts surveyed, 91% of water tests detected lead. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children.
Schools can address environmental concerns, such as lead, asbestos and mold. In one survey, more than 90% of Pa. schools reported lead in their drinking water.
A proposed update to a federal rule and a bill in Pennsylvania could go a long way to prevent children's exposure to lead which impacts their IQ and wellbeing.
