
Broad Coalition Calls on Congress to Support EPA’s School and Children’s Health Programs
The Coalition’s letter was signed by an impressive array of state, national, and local leaders in health, education, and environmental policy.
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The Coalition’s letter was signed by an impressive array of state, national, and local leaders in health, education, and environmental policy.
Healthy Schools Network, joined by over 40 leading state, federal, and Tribal organizations, is proud to support a Congressional effort to provide $100 million in FY 2026 funding for EPA’s programs on healthy schools and children’s health.
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Washington has been consumed with the Trump-Musk fracas and the Congressional debate over President Trump’s
The two letters (House and Senate) urge $100 million for EPA’s assistance to schools, including the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools program.
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Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality/ventilation; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.
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