[§302A-1502]  School inspection program. The department of education, in consultation and cooperation with thedepartment of health and the department of accounting and general services,shall establish a school inspection program to maintain high levels of hygiene,sanitation and health, safety, maintenance, and physical appearance for eachschool for the benefit of students, administrators, and staff.  The programshall include but not be limited to the following:

(1)  The utilization of checklists that reflect basicstandards;

(2)  The involvement of students, parents, and staff;and

(3)  Regularly scheduled announced inspections andunannounced inspections of school grounds, restrooms, cafeterias, locker rooms,classrooms, and other facilities. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2]