Keeping Classrooms Safe Amid Extreme Heat
New York’s newly signed legislation S3397-A/A9011-A prioritizes student and staff safety by addressing extreme heat in schools. Classrooms hitting 82°F are now considered to be in extreme heat conditions, requiring actions like using fans, opening windows, and providing water breaks. If temperatures exceed 88°F, these spaces are deemed unoccupiable, and evacuation plans must be in […]