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Is air monitoring required in schools?

At present, EPA does not require air monitoring in schools.  However, your state or local jurisdiction may have implemented some type of monitoring requirements. 

  • Learn more about indoor air quality (IAQ) laws in your state by visiting the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) website.
  • View ELI's database of state IAQ laws.
  • Find more information relating to your state on EPA's IAQ Champions webpage.

Indoor Air Quality in Schools

  • Indoor Air Quality Homepage
  • Learn about IAQ in Schools
    • Why IAQ is Important to Schools
    • Take Action to Improve IAQ in Schools
    • Information for Parents and Students
  • IAQ Tools for Schools Resources
    • Framework for Effective School IAQ Management
    • IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit
    • IAQ Tools for Schools Preventive Maintenance Guidance Documents
    • IAQ Tools for Schools Video Resources
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    • IAQ Master Class Professional Training Webinar Series
    • IAQ Knowledge-to-Action Professional Training Webinar Series
    • Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools Webinar Series
  • Understanding IAQ Benefits
    • High Performance Schools
    • Improving Academic Performance
    • Managing Asthma in Schools
    • Managing Radon in Schools
  • Healthy School Renovations
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    • Sign up to the School IAQ Network
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Contact Us about Indoor Air Quality in Schools to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on July 30, 2025
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