Children: child care; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 3i & 3j of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.113i & 722.113j).

This bill requires child care centers and schools in Michigan to install filtration systems to ensure clean drinking water. However, if a facility tests negative for lead, they will not be required to install these systems. The goal is to protect children's health by reducing lead exposure in drinking water.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary step to safeguard children's health and ensure safe drinking water in educational settings. By mandating filtration systems, the bill aims to prevent lead contamination and promote a healthier environment for children.

Critics of the bill may contend that it places an unnecessary financial burden on child care centers and schools, especially those that already test negative for lead. They might argue that the exemption for facilities without lead issues could undermine the overall goal of ensuring safe drinking water for all children.