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HI HCR52
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Education to eliminate use of all pesticides and herbicides on school property.
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Cites scientific studies linking pesticide and herbicide exposure to increased rates of childhood cancer and asthma in children.
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Notes that children are particularly vulnerable to pesticide exposure due to rapid body development and can be exposed through airborne pollen, water contamination, and ground seepage.
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Identifies asthma as the leading cause of school absenteeism among children with chronic illnesses.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the Board of Education Chairperson and Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Urging the Department of Education to not use any type of pesticide or herbicide on any school property.
Last Action
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/21/2014