The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and its regulations require public school districts and non-profit schools including charter schools and schools affiliated with religious institutions to:

• Inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) regularly
  • 3 Year Professional Inspections (GMRSD due for reinspection 2022)
  • 6 Month Surviellence by District Staff

• Prepare district asbestos management plans
• Take action to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards
• Provide precautionary notifications and signage, as needed

To learn more about the Environmental Protection Agencies regulations on asbestos in schools, please visit thier website at 

https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/asbestos-and-school-buildings