HI SR38

Department of Education requested to conduct electrical assessment of all public and conversion charter schools in Hawaii to determine if electrical capacity supports installation of air conditioning units and air purifying devices

Assessment shall indicate for each classroom the level of electrical capacity needed to support heat abatement and air filtration equipment

More than 5,000 Department of Education schools remain in need of heat abatement upgrades despite funds appropriated under Act 47 (2016)

Department of Education must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes

Classroom temperatures in Hawaii regularly exceed 100 degrees during certain school year periods, negatively impacting student achievement and causing health issues including headaches, nausea, heat rashes, and heat exhaustion