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This bill amends the Public Health Law and the Environmental Conservation Law to establish an indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program for schools and other educational facilities. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) defining "covered entities" as schools, school districts, charter schools, and pre-kindergarten programs; (2) requiring the Department of Health to establish an indoor air quality program to inspect, evaluate, and provide guidance on improving air quality in covered entities; (3) requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to cooperate with the Department of Health in implementing the program; and (4) authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the requirements of the new law.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1121