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Abstract
Throughout the country, agencies of states and local jurisdictions are responding to concerns about asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in schools and other buildings. In many regions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), through its asbestos in school regulations, its policy of fining school districts, and the publicity attendant thereto, has raised the public consciousness to the degree that state legislatures are demanding comprehensive programs to deal with the perceived problems. This paper reviews the Rhode Island experience in responding to asbestos legislation which became law on July 1, 1985. It is hoped that the information will prove helpful to others charged with similar responsibilities.