NYS Legislature Passes Bill on High Heat in Schools!
A bill awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature would allow schools to cancel class if the classroom gets too hot.
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A bill awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature would allow schools to cancel class if the classroom gets too hot.
Although Congress allocated more than $1 trillion to rebuild America’s infrastructure in 2021, many schools across the country are growing desperate to fund the much-needed repairs.
Forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin, with a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes.
Climate change impacts are rapidly eroding hard-won learning gains and widening education gaps between and within nations.
Congress needs to support leveling-up and provide more support to ensure all schools are climate-ready.
Asthma is in every community all the time, in every season, outdoors and inside. Asthma at school is a tough issue for kids, for parents, for personnel, and for schools.
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