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S 5363118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 20, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing the presence of toxic substances in school environments. The bill was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or mechanisms within the bill.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to reduce toxic substances in schools but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress as S.5363.
  • Focused on environmental protection, specifically targeting toxic substances in schools.
  • Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on November 20, 2024, but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['Students and school staff who would be protected from exposure to toxic substances.', 'School districts and educational institutions aiming to improve environmental health standards.', 'Environmental protection agencies involved in monitoring and enforcement.']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs.', 'Unclear enforcement mechanisms and authority due to missing bill details.', 'Potential funding needs and oversight responsibilities are not specified.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works during the 118th Congress but did not advance and expired. The policy area aligns with ongoing federal efforts to improve environmental health and safety in public institutions, particularly schools.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could lead to increased regulatory oversight of school environments.', 'Potential improvements in public health outcomes for children and school employees.', 'Possible increased costs for school districts to comply with new environmental standards.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of full text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and potential impacts. The bill's failure to advance past committee referral suggests limited legislative momentum. Future efforts would benefit from comprehensive documentation to facilitate oversight and informed public discourse.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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