EPA Orders Accel Charter Schools Network to Inspect, Abate Asbestos at Three Valley Charter Schools

21 WFMJ by Zach Mosca

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to Accel Charter Schools Network on Friday to inspect and abate asbestos and lead paint concerns at three charter schools in the Valley.  According to a press release, Accel was ordered to inspect and address issues involving asbestos and lead paint concerns at the Youngstown Academy of Excellence, the Nile Preparatory Academy and the STEAM Academy of Warren.  Accel was ordered to restrict access to the buildings, but certain areas can begin to open once testing confirms the area is free of asbestos and lead paint hazards.  Additionally, Accel was ordered to notify parents of the concerns and fully assess and abate the asbestos and/or lead paint hazards.

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