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Information and resources concerning environmental health issues, including air quality, pesticide use, and more.

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Resources related to the Healthy Schools Act and integrated pest management in schools.

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Research studies focused on children's environmental health and exposure.

Health & Safety
Information on indoor air quality, lead, asbestos, electromagnetic fields, safe walking routes to school, disaster preparedness, PCBs, pesticides, and pipelines.

Questions:   Coordinated School Health and Safety Office | 916-319-0914
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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    Senate Bill 1248 led the CDE to initiate the writing of these guidelines. They include best-practice considerations related to extreme environmental conditions that may impact pupil safety during physical activities during extreme weather.