This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Education (DOE) aimed at public schools for the purchase and installation of point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets. The Commissioner of Education is required to set up the School Lead Filters program within 180 days of the bill's enactment, allowing public schools to apply for grants to improve their drinking water quality. The bill emphasizes that priority will be given to schools facing significant water quality issues, particularly those with elevated levels of lead and other contaminants, and those that have not yet installed such filtration systems.

Additionally, the bill mandates the commissioner to promote the grant availability through advertising and online resources, and it allows for the development of guidance to assist schools in planning the installation of these systems. A report on the program's implementation, including the number of grants applied for and awarded, is to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature within six months after the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The intent of the bill is to enhance children's health by reducing exposure to lead and other harmful substances in drinking water, addressing the significant health risks associated with contaminated water sources.