An Act relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren from pesticide exposure. It requires the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop and implement guidelines for reducing pesticide use on school grounds and near schools. The bill also mandates that schools report pesticide use and provide information to parents about potential risks. Ultimately, the goal is to minimize the potential health impacts of pesticides on students.
Key provisions
- Establish guidelines for reducing pesticide use on school grounds.
- Require schools to report pesticide use.
- Mandate the provision of pesticide information to parents.
- Direct the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop and implement these measures.
- Focus on protecting Massachusetts schoolchildren from pesticide exposure.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts schoolchildren
- School districts
- Parents of schoolchildren
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
- Agricultural businesses
Notable changes
- Requires reporting of pesticide use by schools.
- Establishes guidelines for pesticide reduction on school grounds.
- Increases transparency for parents regarding pesticide exposure risks.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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