The AHERA primarily accomplished two things. Foremost, it created new regulations that required local educational administrations to inspect school buildings for any materials that might contain asbestos, as well as to create plans that would help prevent or decrease asbestos hazards in school buildings. Secondly, the act instructed the EPA to develop standards for states to use when accrediting asbestos inspectors.
Under AHERA, administrators are still required to inspect schools and use accredited specialists when renovating, expanding, or demolishing school buildings.
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