Environmental Health for Schools

NYS Resources

NYS School Environmental Health Program (NYS SEHP)
Materials, resources, and technical assistance that schools can utilize to create healthier learning and working environments for all students and staff. The program offers free resources for nine environmental focus areas: Indoor Air, Climate Action, Pests, Mold/Moisture, Chemicals, Cleaning, Transportation, Construction, and Water Quality.

NYS Children's Environmental Health Centers (NYSCHEC)
Provides information and access to health centers to prevent, diagnose, and treat environmentally related conditions for families across New York State. Provide information on how families can address common environmental health concerns such as lead, secondhand smoke, mold, and radon.

Other Resources

Healthy School Environments (US Environmental Protection Agency - EPA)
A Comprehensive resource to establish, maintain, or enhance a school's environmental health programs, including Impact on Performance and Health, School Transportation, Air and Water Quality, Chemical Use and Management, Building Maintenance and Construction, and EPA Guidance and Tools. 

Healthy Schools Network
An award-winning 501(c)3 widely recognized as the nation’s leading voice for children’s environmental health at school.

Green Cleaning in Schools

NYSED Resources

Green Cleaning in Schools
NYSED resource about cleaning requirements and products in schools.

NYSDOH Resources

Cleaning and Maintenance in Schools
Includes the Five Steps to Green Cleaning.

NYS Resources

Green Cleaning | Office of General Services
The New York State Office of General Services provides this website for use by institutions and the general public. Its purpose is to offer facility managers, school administrators, educators, parents, and citizens a wealth of free information and tools to promote the adoption of effective green cleaning practices, leading to healthier indoor environments.

Green Cleaning Policies and Guidelines | Office of General Services
The New York State Office of General Services provides Green Cleaning Polices and Guidelines.

 

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