NYS Regulates Pesticide Use Where Children Play
A Message from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
As the kids head back to school, keeping them safe is a priority. To better protect the health of our children, changes were made in 2010 to the State Education Law (SEL) and Social Services Law (SSL) to limit pesticide use on school or day care playgrounds, turf, or athletic or playing fields. The State Education Department (SED) and the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) are responsible for administering these changes.
To help schools and day care centers understand the requirements, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) developed guidance to summarize:
which products are allowed
tips on maintaining grounds without the use of pesticides
emergency determinations for use of prohibited pesticides
which agencies to contact for more information
In addition, check out more information on pesticide management for public and non-public schools and day care centers on our website.
Parents, learn how the Neighbor Notification Law may help keep you in the know about upcoming pesticide applications at your child’s school or daycare center as well as your neighboring properties.
Posted: September 26th, 2017 under General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.