There have been questions from North Yorkshire Councillors as to whether reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete has been used in the construction of the council's maintained schools.
The lightweight material was widely used from the 1950's to the 1980's, there are concerns the material could now be in danger of causing structural failures.
North Yorkshire Councillor Bryn Griffiths says that the danger has been so high that some schools in other parts of the country have been forced to close.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is a lightweight form of concrete used in roof, floor, cladding and wall construction.
It was widely used in Schools and the government has been asking local authorities to carry out reviews of how much of it might still be in use.
The government first raised their concerns in 2018 when a roof of a primary school in Kent collapsed but it had been confirmed that the risks had been clear since the 1980s with RAAC have an estimated 30-years of "useful life".
The leader of North Yorkshire Council - Councillor Carl Les - says an initial study has been carried out.
North Yorkshire council says a detailed study has concluded that it is "unlikely" that any of the material has been used in the county's existing schools.
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