105 ILCS 160/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Pesticide Application at Schools Act. (Source: P.A. 103-496, eff. 8-4-23.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 160 — Pesticide Application at Schools Act.
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105 ILCS 160/5
Legislative findings
Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that: (1) schools throughout the State treat school property with pesticides in order to reduce risks to students from noxious weeds, such as thistle, poison ivy, pests, allergies, disease bearing insects, and activities on unlevel playing surfaces; (2) unless properly a…
105 ILCS 160/10
Definition
Definition. As used in this Act, "school day" has the same meaning given to that term in Section 300.11 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (Source: P.A. 103-496, eff. 8-4-23.)
105 ILCS 160/15
Pesticide application prohibited
Pesticide application prohibited. Beginning July 1, 2024, a school serving students grades kindergarten through 8th grade is prohibited from scheduling pesticide applications on school grounds during the school day, including during a partial day, when students are in attendance at school for instructional purposes. Ar…
105 ILCS 160/99
Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 103-496, eff. 8-4-23.)