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Union Says Mold Problem At Philadelphia School Not New

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia elementary school remains closed as the district works to clean up a mold problem that the teachers union alleges is long-standing.

The Philadelphia school district says it quickly shut down John B. Kelly Elementary School after finding mold in several classrooms on Wednesday.

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Philly.com reports that the teachers union says there were complaints of mold dating back to 2015. In a statement Thursday, the union said the district allowed the problem to grow worse by not taking proactive steps.

A district spokesman questioned why the union did not say something earlier if they had complaints about the school's condition.

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The district says the school will stay closed until is mold-free.

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