The Center for School Mold Help

This article reflects the frustration of parents who have been told (by the school district) that their school is safe for kids - yet is undergoing another remediation and children have been sent to three neighboring schools. Perhaps they might realize that the actions above do not indicate the school is safe, but the district is likely attempting to reduce its liability by claiming it is so. This confusion is what results from having no laws and accountability for school environments in the USA. The health department statements are way behind the science. Look up and read WHO Guidelines to Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (July 2009), IOM Damp Indoor Spaces and Health (2004) and info on www.biotoxin.info, www.schoolmoldhelp.org. The symptoms reported are consistent with the research and environmental physicians' reports for those with Sick Building Syndrome, Mold-related and Damp-building related syndromes, which can be chronic and deadly in some. Only the US health departments and CDC are holding out on admitting the full scope of these types of problems. I would not allow my child to attend that school, and would make other arrangements. I have learned, the hard way, not to occupy water-damaged (or previously water-damaged) buildings.(SMH)

This new report (August, 2009) by Tobie Bernstein, offered by the Environmental Law Institute, promises to assist states in developing policies that will lead to healthier schools. We suggest you read, utilize, and share this important document with your colleagues, parent organizations and groups, school district, state and Congressional legislators. (SMH)