Bill > S2382

This bill mandates that the Department of Health establish recommended indoor air quality standards for schools, covering factors like temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and particle pollution (PM2.5 and PM10). It also requires the Department of Education's school building authority to conduct a comprehensive indoor air quality inspection and evaluation of all school buildings every five years, as part of their existing needs assessment process. This inspection will include measuring various air quality indicators and assessing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, with a goal of achieving a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) level of 13 for filters, or the highest achievable level if a MERV 13 is not feasible for the existing system. The results of these inspections will be made publicly available online and shared with school principals, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and local school boards, and any identified deficiencies will be included in the school's capital needs for remediation. The bill also specifies that HVAC repairs, upgrades, and adjustments must be performed by a skilled and trained workforce and qualified personnel, respectively, and will take effect immediately upon passage.

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