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MA H538

MA H538
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 Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition of Brian M. Ashe and others 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 to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. The fund will provide grants to public school districts for the installation of required carbon monoxide detection systems in school buildings that contain fossil-fuel burning equipment or have enclosed parking. The bill also requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Fire Services, to develop best practices for the placement and installation of these carbon monoxide detection systems. Additionally, the bill mandates the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to adopt the 2015 International Building Code requirement to install carbon monoxide detection systems in all new or substantially rehabilitated school buildings that provide education for children in kindergarten through grade 12.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Accompanied H653 (on 07/21/2021)

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