The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #71121

Alisa Smith, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (6609J), Washington, DC 20460, 202-564-9372, smith.alisa@epa.gov

In May 2001, the US EPA initiated a survey of public and private schools in the United States in an effort to gain information regarding the number of schools that have implemented sound indoor air quality (IAQ) management practices. In addition, the survey was designed to determine the level of activity taken by schools to improve IAQ, and to assess the barriers encountered by schools trying to achieve better IAQ. The 4 page survey was distributed to a random sample of elementary and secondary schools, stratified by geographic region and public/private status. This presentation will discuss the survey results and the implications of these results as related to assisting schools in improving indoor environments.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will (
• be familiar with environmental risks common in schools, (
• be aware of state policies related to school environments, (
• be able to form an action plan for addressing and facilitating resolution of common environmental challenges in schools

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
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