Healthy Schools Act
WHAT IS THE HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACT ?
When pesticides are used at schools and child care centers in California, the Healthy Schools Act defines requirements for school and child care center staff, pest management professionals, and the Department of Pesticide Regulation. The California Legislature originally passed the law in 2000. The Healthy Schools Act also
encourages schools and child care centers—collectively referred to as school sites—to adopt effective, low-risk
pest management practices, also known as integrated pest management or IPM.
encourages schools and child care centers—collectively referred to as school sites—to adopt effective, low-risk
pest management practices, also known as integrated pest management or IPM.