New Jersey § 13:1f-25

§ 13:1f-25.

a. If a local school board, board of trustees of a charter school or principal or

chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, determines that a pesticide,

other than a low impact pesticide, must be used on school property, a pesticide may

be used only in accordance with this section. b. At least 72 hours before a pesticide, other than a low impact pesticide, is used

on school property, the local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school,

or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, shall

provide to a parent or guardian of each student enrolled at the school and each staff

member of the school, notice that includes: (1) the common name, trade name, and federal Environmental Protection Agency registration

number of the pesticide; (2) a description of the location of the application of the pesticide; (3) a description of the date and time of application, except that, in the case of

outdoor pesticide applications, one notice shall include three dates, in chronological

order, on which the outdoor pesticide applications may take place if the preceding

date is canceled; (4) a statement that The Office of Pesticide Programs of the United States Environmental

Protection Agency has stated: “Where possible, persons who potentially are sensitive,

such as pregnant women, infants, and children, should avoid any unnecessary pesticide

exposure”; (5) a description of potential adverse effects of the pesticide based on the material

safety data sheet, if available, for the pesticide; (6) a description of the reasons for the application of the pesticide; (7) the name and telephone number of the integrated pest management coordinator for

the school or the school district; and (8) any additional label instruction and precautions related to public safety. c. The local school board of a school district, the board of trustees of a charter

school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate,

may provide the notice required by subsection b. of this section by: (1) written notice sent home with the student and provided to each staff member; (2) a telephone call; (3) direct contact; (4) written notice mailed at least one week before the application; or (5) electronic mail. d. If the date of the application of the pesticide must be extended beyond the period

required for notice under this section, the local school board, the board of trustees

of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school,

as appropriate, shall reissue the notice required under this section for the new date

of application.