HB 5873 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

HB 5873 requires public school buildings to include measurements of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and assess the effectiveness of high-quality air filtration systems during routine indoor air quality inspections. This bill directly affects all public school districts and building authorities responsible for maintaining school facilities. The key change amends existing inspection requirements to mandate these specific checks, aiming to improve classroom air quality. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments to school building standards without advocating for specific outcomes.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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