An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, providing for temperature control standards.
HB 1246 requires Pennsylvania public and charter schools to maintain indoor temperatures between 68°F and 79°F in occupied areas to support learning. If temperatures fall below 63°F or exceed 89°F, schools must relocate students/staff within two hours and report the incident to the Department of Environmental Protection within 24 hours. Schools with more than four such relocations in a year will face inspections to ensure compliance with indoor air quality standards. The bill also mandates reviewing short-term fixes (like portable heaters) and long-term solutions (like upgraded heating systems) for extreme temperatures. This applies to all school districts, charter schools, and career technical schools operating in Pennsylvania.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025
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Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Jacklyn Rusnock
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
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