New Safety Measures As School Year Begins In New York

WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Published September 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM EDT

The health and safety of students is among the many priorities of teachers and staff as classes resume at schools across New York. Tim Kremer, the executive director of the New York State School Boards Association, says a new law requires schools to test their water for lead, as well as other safety measures this school year.