Bill > HB682

This bill requires all Pennsylvania school entities (including school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units) to install functioning air conditioning in student-occupied areas by the beginning of the 2028-2029 school year. If a school entity cannot meet this deadline, they must submit a plan to the Department of Education explaining how they will comply as soon as possible. For schools not yet fully air-conditioned, they must develop a temperature control plan that includes procedures to maintain indoor temperatures between 72 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit during warmer months and protocols for closing student areas when temperatures exceed 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The bill defines student-occupied areas as indoor spaces where students gather for educational purposes, such as classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and libraries. Schools must annually update and resubmit their temperature control plans to the Department of Education until full air conditioning is installed. The legislation aims to ensure comfortable and safe learning environments for students by addressing temperature management in school buildings. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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