S 415
Resolve creating a special commission to study classroom temperatures
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate and study the minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to determine appropriate temperature guidelines. The goal is to ensure a comfortable and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study classroom temperatures.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures.
- The study will focus on public school classrooms and facilities.
- The commission's findings will inform temperature guidelines.
Who is affected
- Public school students
- Public school staff
- School administrators
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- Massachusetts public schools
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Resolve S.415 194th (Current)
Resolve creating a special commission to study classroom temperatures
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 415) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities. Education.
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Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Displaying 3 actions for Resolve S.415
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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