Why test school drinking water for lead?

Per information from DDW, recent events in the United States have shown that lead in drinking water remains an on-going public health concern. Although lead is rarely found in California's drinking water sources, water passing through older plumbing fixtures can be exposed to lead.  The Lead and Copper Rule requires public water systems to test for lead in the drinking water but does not require schools to test their water for lead.

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1. Why test school drinking water for lead?
2. Is my school required to be tested for lead per Assembly Bill 746?