Bill > A00752

This bill amends the New York education law to require school districts, including common, union free, central, city school districts, and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), to develop more specific policies for managing extreme heat conditions in school buildings. The bill defines extreme heat conditions as when educational and support services spaces reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and mandates that schools take actions to relieve heat-related discomfort at this temperature, such as turning off lights, using fans, opening windows, and providing water breaks. Critically, the bill now requires schools to create a plan to remove students and staff from occupied spaces when room temperatures reach 88 degrees Fahrenheit, where it is practicable to do so. The bill also updates emergency response policies to explicitly include considerations for extreme heat conditions, ensuring that schools have protocols in place to protect students and staff during high-temperature situations. By establishing clear temperature thresholds and requiring proactive planning, the bill aims to safeguard the health and safety of students and school personnel during periods of extreme heat.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A752