The Pesticide Use at School's Rule went into effect in 2010 as part of Indiana state law.

The purpose of the rule is to minimize the potential for pesticide exposure to students at school by ensuring the following:

• That pesticides are only used by certified applicators or individuals they supervise.
• Pesticides are not used when students are in the application area.
• Pesticides are stored in locked and marked areas.
• Advance notice of pesticide applications is provided to interested parents and staff.
• School corporations keep records of pesticide applications.
• Pesticides with the lowest hazard to children are used whenever possible.

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is in compliance with these rules and as a parent or guardian, you can register to receive notification of when pesticides will be used at your child's school.

Please send notice in writing or by email to your school's office (this is a list of schools and their contact information) asking to be added to the notification registry for pesticides at your school. You will need to include your name, address, phone number and email address to be added to the notification registry. We will notify you 48 hours in advance of the application.

You can find extensive information about Rule 16: Pesticide Use at Schools on the Indiana Government website.