1 Department of Education; Department of Environmental Services. The department of education, in consultation with the department of environmental services, shall publish an advisory to all public schools explaining the environmental and health risks associated with food containers containing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polystyrene.

2 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study how to remove food containers containing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polystyrene from schools.

3 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

4 Duties. The committee shall examine options for the removal of PFAS and polystyrene food containers for public schools including alternatives to food containers using PFAS and polystyrene. The committee shall also develop legislation to be filed with its report.

5 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

6 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2020.

7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

1 Department of Education; Department of Environmental Services. The department of education, in consultation with the department of environmental services, shall publish an advisory to all public schools explaining the environmental and health risks associated with food containers containing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polystyrene.

2 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study how to remove food containers containing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polystyrene from schools.

3 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

4 Duties. The committee shall examine options for the removal of PFAS and polystyrene food containers for public schools including alternatives to food containers using PFAS and polystyrene. The committee shall also develop legislation to be filed with its report.

5 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

6 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2020.

7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.