Bill > S07733

This bill amends the education law to establish more specific requirements for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system assessments as part of building condition surveys for school districts seeking grant eligibility. The bill requires that HVAC assessments be conducted by qualified professionals, including certified testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) technicians, workers from registered apprenticeship programs supervised by a TAB technician, or individuals certified to perform ventilation verification assessments from an accredited organization. These assessments must now include a detailed report containing specific information based on the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) technical guidance. The bill authorizes the commissioner of education to enter into contracts with qualified professionals to conduct these surveys and to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation. The goal is to provide school districts with comprehensive and professionally validated information about their HVAC systems to support their five-year capital facilities planning, ultimately ensuring better infrastructure assessment and maintenance for educational facilities.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7733