Bill > S00775

This bill requires school districts in New York to develop policies addressing extreme heat conditions in school buildings, specifically focusing on temperature management and student safety. Under the proposed law, an "extreme heat condition" is defined as when occupiable educational and support service spaces reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperature measured at a shaded location three feet above the floor near the room's center. When temperatures reach 82 degrees, schools must take actions to relieve heat-related discomfort, such as turning off overhead lights, pulling down shades, using fans, opening windows, and providing water breaks. Critically, the bill mandates that school policies must include a plan to remove students and staff from occupied spaces when temperatures reach 88 degrees Fahrenheit, where it is practicable to do so. The bill also amends existing education law to incorporate these new temperature-related emergency response procedures, ensuring that schools have clear protocols for protecting students and staff during extreme heat conditions. By setting specific temperature thresholds and requiring proactive measures, the legislation aims to safeguard the health and comfort of students and school personnel during hot weather.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S775