An Act relative to air quality in public schools
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a task force to examine and investigate indoor air quality in Massachusetts public school buildings. The task force will review existing conditions and potentially recommend improvements to ensure a healthier learning environment for students and staff. This legislation aims to address concerns about air quality and its potential impact on student health and well-being within schools. It builds upon previous efforts to improve safety standards in educational facilities.
Key provisions
- Creation of a task force to review indoor air quality in public schools.
- The task force will investigate current air quality conditions.
- The task force will make recommendations for improvements.
- The task force’s findings will be reported to the legislature.
- The bill is accompanied by S451.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Education.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Education.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Students
- Teachers
- School administrators
- Public school districts in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a formal task force to address air quality concerns, building upon previous legislation related to carbon monoxide alarms.
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