How much did the US spend removing asbestos from schools?

The U.S. spent approximately $1.5 billion on removing asbestos from schools under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which was enacted in 1986. This funding supported the assessment, management, and removal of asbestos in thousands of educational institutions across the country. Despite these efforts, many schools still contain asbestos, leading to ongoing concerns about safety and exposure.