What is required by the new pesticide regulation effective August 31, 2003?
• All schools must adopt and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. • Superintendents or school boards must appoint an IPM Coordinator. • Within the first 2 weeks of school, parents, guardians and school staff must be notified about the school’s IPM policy and notification procedures for possible pesticide use during the year. • Public and private schools must notify parents, guardians and staff before pesticides are used in schools or on school grounds.