School Asbestos Statistics
United States
Initial school inspections following the passage of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act failed to discover 11 percent of the total quanity of asbestos containing materials. (1991)
Only 56 percent of schools recorded the exact location of asbestos following initial inspections (1991).
71 percent of schools made recommendations for asbestos management following initial inspection. 15 percent of schools with recommendations removed asbestos immediately. (1991)
One-third of all schools in the United States are in need of extensive repair or replacement. Source