It has been claimed in legitimate non-proprietary science literature, and now recognized in the courts, that exposure to pesticides (and fertilizers) increase our risk of developing, and may actually be the cause of, many health issues—like asthma—but specifically cause cancers such as non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Your child's health must not be a trade off for the "beautification" of your school neighborhood! Help us convince our state government and education departments to discontinue the use of toxic chemicals on school grounds during the academic year.