Do charter schools have to comply with federal asbestos laws?
Yes, every K-12 public, private and charter school is required to ensure that its building is properly inspected every three years and that an Asbestos Management Plan is available at each individual school. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up enforcement of charter schools, so ensure that your school is in compliance by reviewing the requirements athttp://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbestos_in_schools.