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MA H576

MA H576
Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition of Michelle M. DuBois for the establishment of a school carbon monoxide safety trust fund to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the School Carbon Monoxide Safety Trust Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, to provide grants to public school districts for the installation of carbon monoxide detection systems as required by law. The bill also requires the state to develop best practices for the placement and installation of these systems, prioritizing student and staff safety and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the bill mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detection systems in all school buildings that contain fossil-fuel burning equipment or enclosed parking, and adopts the 2015 International Building Code requirement to install such systems in new or substantially rehabilitated school buildings. The bill also includes a one-time $7.5 million transfer from the General Fund to the Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied H653 (on 07/21/2021)

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