PESTICIDES-SCHOOLS

Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2022, the Department of Agriculture shall develop a drift monitoring study to evaluate pesticide drift at 3 schools within the State and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than January 1, 2023. Repeals the provisions regarding the drift monitoring study on January 1, 2024. Provides that it is unlawful to apply a restricted use pesticide on or within 500 feet of a school property during normal hours, except for whole structure fumigation, unless the pesticide application information listed on the pesticide label is more restrictive, in which case the more restrictive provision shall apply. Directs the Department of Public Health to adopt rules necessary to implement the restriction. Defines "normal school hours". Effective January 1, 2021. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Removes the provision regarding a pesticide drift monitoring study. Requires the Department of Agriculture (rather than the Department of Public Health) to adopt rules necessary to implement specified provisions.