Bill would force radon testing, mitigation costs on schools without additional funding
Illinois Senate Democrats
03/18/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2025 15:56
Ellman strives to protect Illinois public schools from radon
SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Laura Ellman introduced a measure to protect students, teachers and staff from radon exposure by requiring routine testing for all Illinois public schools.
"This legislation builds on previous protections to safeguard Illinoisans from life-threating radon exposure by reinforcing safety practices for some of our most vulnerable populations - our students," said Ellman (D-Naperville). "Establishing regular radon testing in public schools is necessary to mitigate the onset of harmful health complications like lung cancer, with over 21,000 radon-related lung cancer deaths reported in the nation each year."
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