School safety and inspection rules (also known as “Jarod’s Law” rules) went into effect Sept. 27, 2007. The law, named for Jarod Bennett, and its associated rules are designed to protect and improve the environmental health and safety of Ohio’s primary and secondary school students and the staff working in school buildings. For more information on the school environmental health and safety law and rules, contact ODH staff at 614-466-1390. You may review the rules here.
The School Environmental Health Program Web page is now active. It contains the Ohio School Environmental Health and Safety Guidance manual, as well as information regarding dangerous and recalled products that may be found in school buildings around the state. View this Web page here.