Rhode Island S2439 restricts pesticide and rodenticide use at schools and childcare centers, mandates integrated pest management plans, and requires.
Rhode Island S2439 aims to restrict the application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers, ensuring safer environments for students and staff. The bill mandates that only licensed or certified commercial applicators can apply these chemicals, except in emergencies where immediate health threats exist. Schools must develop integrated pest management plans consistent with state guidelines and provide these plans to parents, teachers, and staff at the start of each school year.
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