MA H2520

Public schools with pediatric asthma prevalence of 20% or higher would be recommended to develop indoor air quality management plans addressing ventilation maintenance, building inspections, and use of HEPA vacuums in cleaning contracts

Schools meeting the asthma threshold would be recommended to establish environmental health committees composed of administrators, facilities staff, nurses, teachers, parents, and health professionals to assess conditions and develop improvement strategies

Beginning September 1, 2024, all public schools would be prohibited from using cleaning products that do not meet environmentally preferable purchasing criteria certified by EPA Design for Environment, Safer Choice, EcoLogo, or GreenSeal programs

Schools must report environmentally preferable cleaning product purchases to the Department of Public Health, including vendor, manufacturer, and product names

Superintendents, facilities directors, pest management coordinators, and janitorial staff must receive training on environmentally preferable products before implementation