lead paint in schools

“I’m frustrated that we’re put in a situation where we’re reliant on government officials to protect our children, and they’re neglecting us,” one parent said. “The DOE is negligent at this point.”

Students remained in classrooms with lead paint issues for months.

An investigation by WNYC conducted earlier this year found high levels of lead-paint contamination in four public elementary schools.

The City says it will immediately remediate paint in 938 classrooms where lead-based paint is present and there is visible deterioration.