1. California Healthy Schools Act
HSA Compliance Requirements in California School Districts

2. Pesticide Regulation Insecticides Rodenticides Herbicides Fungicides
Regulated as Pesticide by California
Not Regulated as Pesticide by California
Insecticides
Rodenticides
Herbicides
Fungicides
Antimicrobials/Disinfectants
Sanitizers applied to the body
Fertilizers that don’t contain pesticides
Biological control agents
Products containing low-risk ingredients as defined by DPR

3. School Integrated Pest Management
School IPM
Prevention
Monitoring
Established Action Thresholds
Least Hazardous Methods
Communication
If synthetic pesticides are required, insure that correct methods are used such that only the targeted pests are harmed.

4. The California Healthy Schools Act
The California Healthy Schools Act of 2000 (AB 2260)
Amendments in 2005 (AB 405), 2006 (AB 2865), and 2014 (SB 1405).
The HSA is located in the Business and Professions Code, the Education Code, the Food and Agricultural Code, and the Health and Safety Code.
HSA consists of 9 points for school sites and licensed childcare facilities to follow

5. HSA and IPM Are Not the Same Thing
Schools and Childcare
Public Transparency
Recordkeeping
Collect Research Data
Applies Everywhere
Pest Prevention
Long-Term Solutions
Proactive Monitoring
Non-Pesticide Pest Control
Responsible Pesticide Use
Environmental Protection
Safety
Central Oversight
IPM Planning
Communication
Report Pesticide Use to DPR
Protect Children’s Health
Require IPM Training

6. 1. IPM Coordinator The IPM Coordinator is responsible for…
pest management activities.
communication and outreach to school staff and public.
staff and volunteer training as required by HSA.
compliance with the Healthy Schools Act.
The IPM Coordinator is the cornerstone of HSA compliance and IPM best practices within a school district

7. DPR’s Ideal IPM Coordinator
When directly asked, “What would you like to see in your ideal IPM Coordinator?” the following characteristics were cited by DPR:
Adheres to the HSA requirements for public transparency
Uses preventative pest practices as the basis of their pest management program
Understands the unique nature of children’s health and puts children first and foremost
Uses pesticides only when absolutely necessary and only after exhausting all other non-pesticide options first
Is a good communicator and record-keeper
Understands pest biology
Has the ear of those with the power to make changes and who have similar interest in protecting kids and staff

8. 2. Prohibited Pesticides
Never use prohibited pesticides on school sites.
A list of prohibited pesticides may be found on the DPR website
Products may be prohibited because they have been canceled or suspended by DPR, or may be under phaseout of use
IPM Coordinator is responsible for knowing pesticide status

9. 3. IPM Plan
Each school district must compose and make available an IPM Plan.
DPR provides a template for the IPM Plan.
The plan must be posted on the school’s website, or if the school does not have a website, the school district’s website.
In the absence of both a school and a district website, a copy of the plan must be sent to parents/guardians on an annual basis.

10. 4. Annual Notification of Pesticides
Written notification of all pesticide to be used during the year
List of products and active ingredients
Internet address for DPR’s pesticide usage information
Notice of new pesticides must be given 72 hours in advance
How to register for notification of pesticide applications

11. 5. Registration and Notification
Staff and parents/guardians of pupils can register to be notified
Must be received at least 72 hours before the application.
The notice needs to include:
Product name
Active ingredients
Intended date of application
, conventional mail, or phone notification.
Provide extra time for conventional mail

12. 6. Posting HSA Compliant Signs
24 hours in advance of intended date/time
72 hours after application
IPM Coordinator always responsible

13. Emergency Pesticide Applications
When action must be taken in order to prevent students or staff from coming to harm:
Post Warning Signs immediately Leave up for 72 hours
Send notification to registered staff and parents/guardians immediately
If the pesticide is new, send notification to ALL staff and parents/guardians

14. 7. Records Four years of records of all pesticide applications
Must be available to public per the California Public Records Act
Information contained in posted warning signs

15. 8. Reporting
Report annual pesticide usage for the previous year to DPR by January 30
Must be recorded on DPR provided forms
Form requires:
Date/Time applied
Type of location application took place
Product name and manufacturer of pesticide applied
EPA/California Registration Number from pesticide label
Amount of pesticide used
Type of pest
Reason for application
May be used for recordkeeping purposes under the HSA

16. Contractors and Pesticide Application
Contractors report their pesticide usage to DPR
Contractors are NOT responsible for HSA Compliance
Notification
Warning signs
Annual notifications
IPM Plan
Recordkeeping

17. Specific Exemptions
The following items are exempt from most HSA requirements:
Self-contained baits and traps
Gels or pastes used for crack-and-crevice treatments
Antimicrobials
Products listed as “minimum-risk” pesticides by the U.S. EPA
These items are NOT exempt from training requirements

18. 9. Training
DPR-approved training in IPM and the safe use of pesticides around children is required for all persons who may use pesticides under school/district supervision:
School staff
Teachers/aides
Bus Drivers
Custodians
MOT
Volunteers
Others
Available from the DPR website and approved 3rd party vendors
ANY person that uses ANY pesticide, including pesticides exempt from other HSA requirements
The best way to avert risk is to require any person working for/with the school district or schools to participate in DPR-approved IPM Training.

19. Questions? Possible topics: Healthy Schools Act
SB-1405 (Annual Reporting & Training Requirements)
Roles & Duties of IPM Coordinator
Notifications
Posting
Online presence
Training
Staff
Volunteers
Consultants
Department of Pesticide Regulation

20. Useful Links
DPR School IPM Page: Low Risk Pesticides: Healthy Schools Act Information: School IPM Information: List of prohibited pesticides: DPR IPM Training Page: