Bill > HB1923

This bill requires the State Board of Education to implement several comprehensive air quality and ventilation improvements in school districts. The bill mandates that all active classrooms (rooms used for in-person instruction of 4 or more students) receive an educational document explaining indoor air quality, and ensures that non-mechanically ventilated classrooms have at least two functioning windows. Additionally, the bill requires all active classrooms to be equipped with an air quality monitor that measures carbon dioxide and particulate matter levels, with specific technical requirements such as being corded, located at a specific height, and capable of providing alerts when CO2 levels exceed recommended thresholds. The bill also mandates that each classroom have a portable air cleaner with a HEPA filter that can capture 99.97% of particles, produce at least 500 cubic feet per minute of filtered airflow, and operate quietly. Furthermore, schools must receive five additional portable air cleaners and air quality monitors for use in health offices, libraries, and cafeterias. The bill also requires school districts to conduct a comprehensive ventilation verification assessment of all mechanical ventilation systems by a certified assessor or mechanical engineer, which includes testing filter efficiency, measuring outside air rates, and verifying system components. All provisions are subject to appropriate funding, and the bill aims to improve overall indoor air quality and health in school environments.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1923&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104