Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Action Kit

The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Action Kit is the U.S. EPA’s flagship guidance resource for helping K–12 schools identify, resolve, and prevent indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. Designed for school administrators, facilities managers, health officers, and custodial staff, the kit offers a comprehensive framework for implementing a practical and sustainable IAQ management program.
The Action Kit outlines a five-step approach to effective IAQ management: organizing an IAQ team, developing an IAQ management plan, assessing school facilities, acting to resolve identified issues, and communicating with stakeholders. It includes detailed checklists, walkthrough assessment forms, sample policies, and technical guidance covering key IAQ topics such as ventilation, moisture and mold control, cleaning practices, integrated pest management, HVAC maintenance, and pollutant source control.
The kit emphasizes the link between indoor air quality and student health, attendance, and academic performance. It draws on decades of implementation experience across U.S. school districts and provides real-world success stories. Users are also guided on how to align IAQ actions with available funding sources, including federal COVID-19 relief programs.
This resource is for any school or district looking to create a proactive IAQ strategy and integrate it into operations and culture. Its flexible, modular design makes it appropriate for districts of any size or capacity, whether starting from scratch or improving an existing program.