New push to require Indiana schools to test for cancer-causing gas

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New push to require Indiana schools to test for cancer-causing gas
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Radon comes from decaying uranium and is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

With the 2024 legislative session just around the corner, lawmakers and advocates are gearing up for another push to require schools to test for radon. Typically, most people don’t know they have been exposed until they develop lung cancer later in life. RELATED | Health officials urge homeowners to test for radon | Most schools not testing for radon despite new lawIDOH is not keeping data on radon in schools.

After our story aired in June 2022, the state updated the indoor air quality manual, which now clearly states, “Radon testing in schools is highly recommended by the Indiana Department of Health."

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