About Precaution

New Jersey School Pesticide Policy

This 2002 law, known as the School Integrated Pest Management Act (IPM) requires all public, private and charter schools to adopt an IPM policy, plan and notification system to minimize the use of toxic pesticides and rely on non-chemical procedures wherever possible.

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Supporting Documents

Key Requirements of School IPM Policy
Rutgers Cooperative Extension developed this fact sheet which document identifies the key requirements of the School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Act and describes its purpose is to provide safe and effective pest management in and around schools.

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Educational Leaflet

The New Jersey Environmental Federation developed this leaflet on the goals and objectives of the School IPM ACT, titled Safe Pest Control for New Jersey's Schools: It's the Law!

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