HB 3915
Directs the State Department of Agriculture to develop and maintain a model list of low-impact pesticides for use with school integrated pest management plans.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Agriculture to create a list of low-impact pesticides specifically for use in schools’ integrated pest management plans. Schools must develop and implement these plans, and this bill provides a resource for them to consider when choosing pesticides. The list will exclude pesticides with warning or danger labels, those classified as carcinogens, or those classified as likely carcinogens by the EPA.
Key provisions
- Directs the State Department of Agriculture to develop a model list of low-impact pesticides.
- Requires schools to adopt integrated pest management plans.
- Specifies criteria for inclusion on the low-impact pesticide list (excluding certain hazardous pesticides).
- Allows school governing bodies to consult the model list and choose pesticides from it.
- Addresses pesticide application records and coordinator responsibilities.
- Clarifies limitations on integrated pest management plans for partial building control.
- Excludes off-campus buildings from integrated pest management plan requirements.
- Specifies that the use of germicides, disinfectants, etc. at a campus is not subject to the integrated pest management plan unless inconsistent with the plan's goals.
Who is affected
- Oregon Schools
- School Governing Bodies
- State Department of Agriculture
- Students
- School Staff
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Supporters of HB 3915 emphasize the bill's significance in safeguarding children and preserving the environment by enabling school districts to adopt low-impact pesticides as part of their Integrated Pest Management plans. They argue that this provision is crucial for reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals, which can have long-term health consequences for students and staff. By promoting safer pest control methods, proponents believe HB 3915 will contribute to a healthier learning environment and mitigate the environmental impact of traditional pesticide use.
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