H.B. 896 Summary

• Department of Education must assess facilities and provide legislature with priority list of schools in each county where renewable energy systems installation would provide the most benefit, including associated costs and timelines.

• Department must identify priority play areas on school campuses in each county most needing covered structures to protect children from excessive heat and ultraviolet ray exposure, based on temperature, UV index, and cloud cover data.

• Department must assess and report on the feasibility of installing renewable energy systems on play area covers at school campuses.

• Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 regular legislative session convenes.