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NJ S3246
NJ S3246Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each board of education to adopt a policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities. The policy must ensure, to the greatest extent feasible, that school buildings provide students with a temperature-controlled environment that is conducive to learning. The policy must: 1) require that a staff member is designated in each school building in the district to monitor compliance with the standards and initiate permitted corrective action; 2) establish a protocol to follow in instances where classroom temperatures are identified as being not conducive to learning; 3) identify what temperature control measures are permitted in accordance with local building and fire codes; 4) be informed by the Indoor Air Quality Standard established by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and 5) require that corrective measures be addressed, where feasible, by action outlined in the Indoor Air Quality Standard. The bill directs the Department of Education and the Department of Health to jointly develop guidance to assist school districts in establishing and implementing a policy concerning temperature control.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that every board of education must create and implement a policy to manage the temperature within school buildings, aiming to ensure a learning-conducive environment for students. This policy requires a designated staff member in each school to oversee temperature compliance and take necessary actions, establishes procedures for addressing uncomfortable classroom temperatures, and specifies permissible temperature control methods that align with local building and fire safety regulations. Furthermore, the policy must consider the temperature standards found in the Indoor Air Quality Standard, a set of guidelines from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and prioritize corrective actions outlined within that standard where possible. To support school districts, the Department of Education and the Department of Health will jointly provide guidance on developing and implementing these temperature control policies, with the new requirements taking effect at the start of the school year after the bill is enacted.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3246 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3246_I1.HTM |
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