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MA H587

MA H587
Reducing public school nonionizing radiation and wireless exposures


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to reducing exposures to non-ionizing radiation stemming from wireless connectivity and electricity in public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce exposures to non-ionizing radiation from wireless connectivity and electricity in public schools. It requires public schools to turn off wireless connectivity and use hard-wired Internet connections where feasible, and to set aside segregated areas for any necessary wireless use by staff or students. The bill also requires schools to have a policy to limit exposures to non-ionizing radiation from both wireless and electrical sources, with the policy developed and reviewed by a local committee that includes student guardians, parents, and teachers. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to explicitly state that ensuring the environmental health and safety of public school classrooms is an intent of the law.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)

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