School Environmental Health


Information for creating a plan for your school's environmental health can be found at School Environmental Health Plan.

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  • Asbestos

  • Asbestos-containing building materials, regulations, inspection and abatement.

  • Asthma

  • Asthma resources for schools.

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Protecting students and staff from the hazards of exposure to blood and other body fluids.

  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) 

  • Carbon monoxide leaks from appliances can cause poisoning. Detection systems are required in new construction and alarms are required in all existing rooms with fuel-burning appliances (under fire and boiler codes).

  • Chemical Safety

  • University of Minnesota Chemical Safety Day program.

  • Drinking Water

  • Protecting drinking water quality in schools, child cares and head start programs. Educating teachers, parents, and students about drinking water.

  • Food Safety

  • Food safety and sanitation, National School Lunch Program, food worker illness.

  • Green Cleaning

  • Minimizing chemical hazards of cleaning products and practices.

  • Indoor Air Quality Plan

  • Resources to develop an IAQ Management Plan.

  • Lead Paint

  • Lead poisoning prevention, lead-safe remodeling, renovation and repair regulations.

  • Outdoor Air Quality

  • Outdoor air guidance to lower the risk of negative impacts to children’s health due to poor air quality events.

  • Mold

  • Hazards, investigation and remediation of mold.

  • PCBs

  • Managing PCBs in ballasts, small capacitors and caulk; guidance for responding to PCB leaks and spills.

  • Pesticides

  • Controlling pests in and around schools may be necessary to protect children’s health.

  • Radon

  • Radon testing, mitigation, reporting.

  • Recycling and Waste Reduction

  • Educational, financial and technical resources to help schools reduce waste and recycle more.

  • Sustainable Construction

  • Designing, building and operating higher performing schools.

  • UV Protection

  • SunWise: sun safety for students and educators.

  • Vehicle Idling

  • School bus retrofits and idle reduction.

  • Ventilation

  • Optimizing fresh air in schools for student health and achievement.
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Last Updated: 02/06/2026