MA H2411

Public schools and higher education institutions would be required to eliminate or reduce non-ionizing radiation (0-300 GHz) from wireless technology and electricity, prioritizing replacement of wireless broadband with hard-wired connections

Schools and universities would be prohibited from allowing construction of new wireless telecommunications infrastructure on their property, including distributed antenna systems, small cell networks, and cell towers

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Board of Higher Education, and Board of Early Education and Care would each develop guidelines based on "industry-independent science" for reducing radiation exposures from broadband, digital devices, electrical equipment, and lighting

Existing wireless antennas on school property must be set to minimum power density, minimum transmission time, and minimum pulsing; schools must establish monitoring systems to ensure wireless transmissions remain minimized

Chapter 69 of the General Laws would be amended to add environmental health and safety of public school buildings as a core mission of public education