NYC Comptroller Lander Audit Finds Education Dept Failed to Inspect 82% of Schools Containing Asbestos

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : AHERA also requires DOE to notify parents, teachers, and employee organizations annually about asbestos inspections, the management plan's availability, and any asbestos-related actions taken or planned in the school.
40% : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acts as the federal oversight body for AHERA and requires schools to proactively manage asbestos risks to protect students and staff.
35% : In 1993, New York City's failure to inspect schools in compliance with AHERA resulted in the immediate closure of public schools and over a week delay to the start of the school year while the City worked to address the issue.

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