The Center for School Mold Help

Visit this extensive section, with scores of compelling articles, to learn what authorities and research state about the symptoms reported by people occupying moldy or damp (ie."sick") buildings. Those you see below are but a small, representative number...

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View scores of Frequently Asked Questions regarding mold in schools.

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This section offers mold education multimedia resources, available online.

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This section is for school administrators and school board members, who are key people who can be instrumental in helping solve school mold problems in a manner that truly protects the occupants. Parents and teachers may be interested in the tools available within this section, also.

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Admin FAQ's limited to subscribers include:

Item #     FAQ 

10         How dangerous are the mycotoxins molds emit?           

11         Does school mold really present a threat to health?    

12         CHEJ: School Siting Resources   
13         What can I do to address the situation when someone suspects mold may be a problem at the school?       
14         Microbial Resistant Products   
15         Where is a helpful guidebook for school inspections?       
16         How can HVAC (Heating and AC) systems harm students?   
17         Database of State Indoor Air Quality Laws   
18         Free EPA Software Tool Will Help Schools Protect Kids' Learning Environment   
19         Where can I find mold resistent products and materials?   
20         Where are the best resources found to help us to: find out if we have mold and eliminate it, if so?   
21         What resources does the EPA have for schools?   
22         Where is an extensive resource list for school facilities?   
23         What if it costs a lot of money that we just don't have?   
24         Can fiberglass insulation harbor mold in a HVAC system?   
25         Do districts successfully get refunds from contractors for mold remediation?   26         Resources List from MCPS
29         What will happen if the parents "find out" that mold is in our school?         30         How can I prevent school mold from becoming a problem at my school?       31          What are good resources for planning or designing a healthy school?         
32         What is known about portable classrooms and mold?    
33         What is a High Performance School Design?    
34         How can portable classroom problems be solved?            
35         How to monitor construction: an example    
36         Do any districts close down moldy areas immediately?    

This section contains the TX Tech Glossary of Fungi related to IAQ investigations, with citations, provided by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

"In this reference guide for fungi we have listed all the fungal species we are aware of that are associated with indoor air quality investigations and more. Please note however, that this reference guide does not cover every known fungal species.

This reference guide for fungi is slightly different than some of the other very good fungal glossaries on the web. We have included detailed references and corresponding abstracts that relate to allergenicity, toxicity and fungal infection for all fungi listed." Dr. David C. Straus

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Learn about how school mold tests are conducted, why some of the results may not reflect a sick building, self-testing information, and more.

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If hidden or visible mold has colonized any part of the school building, established through visual inspection and/or mold testing, The Center for School Mold Help offers these links to assist in your remediation planning. Experts strongly encourage schools to utilize highly trained, experienced mold remediation professionals and to have consultation and testing with non-related firms that have an excellent set of credentials, references and experience. Experts further recommend that these be separate from the mold remediators to be used. Reminder: Agreement with our Disclaimer is required to view this section, as with the entire SMH website.

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This section contains environmental law information related to damp buildings, mold, and school mold.

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These are the titles of our Mold Law section that you may access with your subscription: 

Item Title  Hits 
New Jersey State Law Signed to Protect Child School Environments  - 
MA IAQ Laws & Overview of Air Quality in Buildings  284 
HIGH PERFORMANCE-GREEN BUILDINGS PROVISIONS SIGNED INTO LAW: EPA TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS  361 
Database of State Indoor Air Quality Laws  716 
WI: History of Senate Bill 325  866 
WI: Senate Bill 325: WI Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools Act  787 
WHO: The Right to Healthy Indoor Air  808 
S. 912 The America’s Better Classroom Act of 2007  858 
Mold Legislation Article: Harris Martin Publishing  874 
Database of State IAQ Laws through 2004  886 
Findlaw Site  801 
Model Legislation for Indoor Air Quality in Schools  849 
CT legislation regarding school mold  806 
CA California legislation on indoor mold  865 
CA Williams Settlement: Decent Schools for CA  807 
AR Legislature Assesses School Conditions  837 
Report: School District Liability for Indoor Air Quality Conditions: A Review of Selected Legal Issu  851 
MA Bill to Support Healthy Schools and Public Buildings, 4/06  931 
S. Bill 506 Passes Senate June 21, 2007  857 
S. 506: High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007  789
 

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 For solutions to school mold:

1. Understand the problem of school mold is the first step. Visit our School Mold FAQ and Admin FAQ pages. Learn all you can from the Research and Internet Links pages, so you have a background of information upon which to understand the problem.

2. Visit our Getting Help page.

3. Visit our Remediation page.

4. Use of this site requires agreement with our Disclaimer, as the information on this site and any links is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for receiving medical, legal, or professional advice.
 

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Obtain information about chemical sensitivities (also called MCS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, CS), connect with doctors, support groups and more.

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The following links have been selected to assist you in locating information related to definitions, prevention, identification, and remediation of school mold, as well as health issues related to mold that may impact children and adults.

The external links are intended to provide a range of opinions in order to further educate the reader. These external links provided do not necessarily represent the position of The Center for School Mold Help nor should their presence be considered an endorsement of any product or point of view. Ozone generating equipment has been linked with potential lung damage by the US EPA and is particularly not endorsed and the public is to be strongly cautioned. The Center for School Mold Help is not responsible for the content of external pages, however the work that has gone into the construction of these external pages is greatly appreciated, as they extend the content provided on this site.

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