Minnesota Health Officials Encourage More Schools to Test for Radon
Report finds testing is less likely in school districts with less funding for facilities projects and those that serve more low-income families
A first-of-its-kind report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that only…
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends that all schools and childcare facilities be tested for radon. The Department provides an informational brochure on radon in schools, “Radon in Schools and Childcare Programs.” The information can b…
Rhode Island Radon: Best Practices for Schools
The Rhode Island Department of “Health Healthy Schools Recommended Best Practices’ website includes information on radon. The Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Radon Control require radon testing in all public and high priority buildings.
High pri…
New Hampshire Radon Teacher Resources for Fifth and Seventh Graders
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Resources provides information and resources for teachers of fifth and seventh graders in the form of lesson plans and booklets. Through these efforts, the department raises youth awa…
Florida Testing Requirement for Schools and Various Facilities
In Florida, radon testing is required for all public and private school buildings or school sites housing students in kindergarten through grade 12; all state-owned, state-operated, state-regulated, or state-licensed 24-hour care facilit…
Washington State Outreach Approaches for Radon in Schools
Washington State Department of Health provides information and guidance on radon in schools. The department discusses topics on its website such as radon characteristics and action levels, health effects, building design, testing and radon a…