EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon officials say school districts that paid to test their water sources for lead will likely be reimbursed.
The Oregon Department of Education told The Register-Guard that the Oregon Legislature will provide $5 million from its state emergency funds.
State officials said requests for the reimbursements must be submitted to the Department of Education by Dec. 1.
State officials also said eligibility for the reimbursements include using Oregon Health Authority accredited labs that follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency protocols.
