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MA S252

Relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the School Carbon Monoxide Safety Trust Fund to provide grants to public school districts for the installation of carbon monoxide detection systems in school buildings that contain fossil-fuel burning equipment or have enclosed parking. The bill requires the state's Board of Building Regulations and Standards to adopt the 2015 International Building Code requirement to install carbon monoxide detection systems in new or substantially rehabilitated school buildings. The bill also directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Fire Safety to develop best practices for the placement and installation of carbon monoxide detection systems in public school buildings. The bill appropriates $7.5 million from the General Fund to the School Carbon Monoxide Safety Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2425 (on 04/17/2018)

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