Who is the “local education agency” with respect to AHERA?
In a non-profit, private elementary or secondary school, the local education agency would be the owner of the school building. In a public elementary and secondary school, the local education agency would be the school district. Q: What forms of written public notifications are acceptable? A: A great deal of flexibility exists with respect to methods for notifying the parents, teachers, and employees. However, a copy of the notification must be kept in the management plan. This notification could be in the form of newspaper advertisement or article in the school district’s newsletter. A description of the steps taken to notify the parents, teachers, and employees, along with a copy of the notification, must be kept in the management plan. Top of page Other Response Actions: Enclosures, Encapsulation, and Repair Q: Is the installation of a carpet over damaged asbestos containing vinyl asbestos tiles an enclosure? A: No. An enclosure is an airtight, impermeable, permanent barrier around
