WENATCHEE, Wash. – The decision on whether local health districts will annually inspect Washington schools for health and safety violations has been postponed until lawmakers determine who will pay for the inspections, according to the Associated Press.
If approved, schools would be inspected annually for potential hazards and clean air violations in high risk areas, such as playgrounds, laboratories and bathrooms.
The board will not vote on the proposed rules until June, according to officials. This allows for lawmakers to discuss how the inspections will be paid for. The discussion sessions begin in January.
The Board of Health began reviewing the proposal to the 30-year-old health and safety rules four years ago after parents complained about mold and air quality.
Nine health districts in the state already have school inspection programs.
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