49-2-121 - Inspection and evaluation program for indoor air quality in schools.

49-2-121. Inspection and evaluation program for indoor air quality in schools.

Each LEA is encouraged to conduct an inspection and evaluation program, such as the environmental protection agency's indoor air quality tools for schools program, for its facilities. Such program may include, but shall not be limited to, the following measures:

     (1)  Ensuring that an adequate amount of outdoor air is being supplied;

     (2)  Testing for radon;

     (3)  Separating students and staff from construction and renovation areas;

     (4)  Reducing use of products, such as adhesives, floor-care products and pesticides that require ventilation during use; and

     (5)  Maintaining relative humidity to an appropriate level during hot and humid summers.

[Acts 2005, ch. 291, § 1.]